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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.04, 1,826.58 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.04, 1,826.58 and 524.68 is: 786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.04 : 1,826.58 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.04/1,826.58 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.04x = 1,826.58 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.04x = 958,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,369.99/1,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.81

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