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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.84, 1,825.07 and 522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.84, 1,825.07 and 522.86 is: 784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.84 : 1,825.07 = 522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.84/1,825.07 = 522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.84x = 1,825.07 × 522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.84x = 954,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,244.36/1,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.84

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