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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.87, 1,825.25 and 523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.87, 1,825.25 and 523.71 is: 784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.87 : 1,825.25 = 523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.87/1,825.25 = 523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.87x = 1,825.25 × 523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.87x = 955,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,899.06/1,217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.90

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