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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.79, 1,831.94 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.79, 1,831.94 and 527.46 is: 791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.79 : 1,831.94 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.79/1,831.94 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.79x = 1,831.94 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.79x = 966,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,272.44/1,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.51

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