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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.44, 1,827.03 and 524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.44, 1,827.03 and 524.73 is: 786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.44 : 1,827.03 = 524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.44/1,827.03 = 524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.44x = 1,827.03 × 524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.44x = 958,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,694.52/1,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.82

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