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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.06, 1,823.52 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.06, 1,823.52 and 522.70 is: 783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.06 : 1,823.52 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.06/1,823.52 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.06x = 1,823.52 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.06x = 953,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,153.90/1,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.80

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