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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.10, 1,825.44 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.10, 1,825.44 and 524.25 is: 785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.10 : 1,825.44 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.10/1,825.44 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.10x = 1,825.44 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.10x = 956,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,986.92/1,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.64

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