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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.14, 1,828.59 and 525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.14, 1,828.59 and 525.68 is: 788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.14 : 1,828.59 = 525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.14/1,828.59 = 525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.14x = 1,828.59 × 525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.14x = 961,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,250.43/1,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.47

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