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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.31, 1,823.04 and 523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.31, 1,823.04 and 523.35 is: 784.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.31 : 1,823.04 = 523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.31/1,823.04 = 523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.31x = 1,823.04 × 523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.31x = 954,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,087.98/1,216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.42

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