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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.68, 1,826.94 and 525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.68, 1,826.94 and 525.45 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.68 : 1,826.94 = 525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.68/1,826.94 = 525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.68x = 1,826.94 × 525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.68x = 959,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,966.00/1,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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