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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.37, 1,823.67 and 521.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.37, 1,823.67 and 521.85 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.37 : 1,823.67 = 521.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.37/1,823.67 = 521.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.37x = 1,823.67 × 521.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.37x = 951,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,682.19/1,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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