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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.29, 1,823.63 and 521.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.29, 1,823.63 and 521.93 is: 783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.29 : 1,823.63 = 521.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.29/1,823.63 = 521.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.29x = 1,823.63 × 521.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.29x = 951,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,795.48/1,215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.19

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