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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.06, 1,828.78 and 525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.06, 1,828.78 and 525.93 is: 788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.06 : 1,828.78 = 525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.06/1,828.78 = 525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.06x = 1,828.78 × 525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.06x = 961,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,810.27/1,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.98

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