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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.85, 1,829.37 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.85, 1,829.37 and 526.08 is: 788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.85 : 1,829.37 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.85/1,829.37 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.85x = 1,829.37 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.85x = 962,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,394.97/1,219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.95

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