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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.31, 1,829.35 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.31, 1,829.35 and 526.55 is: 789.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.31 : 1,829.35 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.31/1,829.35 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.31x = 1,829.35 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.31x = 963,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,235.75/1,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.34

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