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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.20, 1,823.40 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.20, 1,823.40 and 522.30 is: 783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.20 : 1,823.40 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.20/1,823.40 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.20x = 1,823.40 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.20x = 952,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,361.82/1,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.06

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