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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.73, 1,827.36 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.73, 1,827.36 and 524.58 is: 787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.73 : 1,827.36 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.73/1,827.36 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.73x = 1,827.36 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.73x = 958,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,589.66/1,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.19

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