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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.84, 1,829.77 and 526.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.84, 1,829.77 and 526.07 is: 789.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.84 : 1,829.77 = 526.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.84/1,829.77 = 526.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.84x = 1,829.77 × 526.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.84x = 962,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,590.36/1,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.11

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