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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.05, 1,827.27 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.05, 1,827.27 and 526.04 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.05 : 1,827.27 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.05/1,827.27 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.05x = 1,827.27 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.05x = 961,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,222.52/1,219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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