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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.27, 1,826.05 and 524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.27, 1,826.05 and 524.02 is: 786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.27 : 1,826.05 = 524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.27/1,826.05 = 524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.27x = 1,826.05 × 524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.27x = 956,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,874.97/1,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.08

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