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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.38, 1,826.34 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.38, 1,826.34 and 525.50 is: 787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.38 : 1,826.34 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.38/1,826.34 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.38x = 1,826.34 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.38x = 959,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,741.67/1,218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.72

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