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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.12, 1,822.87 and 523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.12, 1,822.87 and 523.09 is: 784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.12 : 1,822.87 = 523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.12/1,822.87 = 523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.12x = 1,822.87 × 523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.12x = 953,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,525.07/1,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.07

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