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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.82, 1,823.74 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.82, 1,823.74 and 522.44 is: 783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.82 : 1,823.74 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.82/1,823.74 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.82x = 1,823.74 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.82x = 952,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,794.73/1,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.66

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