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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.66, 1,829.60 and 517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.66, 1,829.60 and 517.43 is: 775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.66 : 1,829.60 = 517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.66/1,829.60 = 517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.66x = 1,829.60 × 517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.66x = 946,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,689.93/1,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.56

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