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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.55, 1,829.52 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.55, 1,829.52 and 527.55 is: 790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.55 : 1,829.52 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.55/1,829.52 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.55x = 1,829.52 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.55x = 965,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,163.28/1,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.76

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