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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.69, 1,823.52 and 521.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.69, 1,823.52 and 521.78 is: 782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.69 : 1,823.52 = 521.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.69/1,823.52 = 521.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.69x = 1,823.52 × 521.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.69x = 951,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,467.15/1,215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.66

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