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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.01, 1,822.62 and 521.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.01, 1,822.62 and 521.71 is: 782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.01 : 1,822.62 = 521.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.01/1,822.62 = 521.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.01x = 1,822.62 × 521.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.01x = 950,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,879.08/1,215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.61

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