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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.52, 1,822.80 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.52, 1,822.80 and 522.52 is: 783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.52 : 1,822.80 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.52/1,822.80 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.52x = 1,822.80 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.52x = 952,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,449.46/1,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.57

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