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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.75, 1,820.72 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.75, 1,820.72 and 520.38 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.75 : 1,820.72 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.75/1,820.72 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.75x = 1,820.72 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.75x = 947,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,463.67/1,214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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