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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.33, 1,825.10 and 522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.33, 1,825.10 and 522.80 is: 784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.33 : 1,825.10 = 522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.33/1,825.10 = 522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.33x = 1,825.10 × 522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.33x = 954,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,162.28/1,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.46

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