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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.82, 1,828.24 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.82, 1,828.24 and 525.44 is: 788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.82 : 1,828.24 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.82/1,828.24 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.82x = 1,828.24 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.82x = 960,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,630.43/1,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.16

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