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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.92, 1,830.24 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.92, 1,830.24 and 526.80 is: 790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.92 : 1,830.24 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.92/1,830.24 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.92x = 1,830.24 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.92x = 964,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,170.43/1,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.36

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