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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.58, 1,823.43 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.58, 1,823.43 and 522.34 is: 783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.58 : 1,823.43 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.58/1,823.43 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.58x = 1,823.43 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.58x = 952,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,450.43/1,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.54

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