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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.64, 1,831.23 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.64, 1,831.23 and 526.95 is: 790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.64 : 1,831.23 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.64/1,831.23 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.64x = 1,831.23 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.64x = 964,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,966.65/1,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.54

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