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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.13, 1,827.48 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.13, 1,827.48 and 524.44 is: 786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.13 : 1,827.48 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.13/1,827.48 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.13x = 1,827.48 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.13x = 958,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,403.61/1,218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.78

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