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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.80, 1,830.04 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.80, 1,830.04 and 526.12 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.80 : 1,830.04 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.80/1,830.04 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.80x = 1,830.04 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.80x = 962,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,820.64/1,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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