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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.00, 1,830.74 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.00, 1,830.74 and 526.52 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.00 : 1,830.74 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.00/1,830.74 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.00x = 1,830.74 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.00x = 963,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,923.17/1,220.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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