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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.80, 1,822.24 and 520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.80, 1,822.24 and 520.49 is: 780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.80 : 1,822.24 = 520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.80/1,822.24 = 520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.80x = 1,822.24 × 520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.80x = 948,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,457.70/1,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.75

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