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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.07, 1,828.59 and 526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.07, 1,828.59 and 526.23 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.07 : 1,828.59 = 526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.07/1,828.59 = 526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.07x = 1,828.59 × 526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.07x = 962,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,249.77/1,219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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