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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.40, 1,823.60 and 523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.40, 1,823.60 and 523.60 is: 784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.40 : 1,823.60 = 523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.40/1,823.60 = 523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.40x = 1,823.60 × 523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.40x = 954,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,836.96/1,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.97

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