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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.72, 1,825.20 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.72, 1,825.20 and 524.25 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.72 : 1,825.20 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.72/1,825.20 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.72x = 1,825.20 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.72x = 956,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,861.10/1,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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