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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.71, 1,827.97 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.71, 1,827.97 and 526.25 is: 788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.71 : 1,827.97 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.71/1,827.97 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.71x = 1,827.97 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.71x = 961,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,962.18/1,219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.68

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