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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.92, 1,831.74 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.92, 1,831.74 and 527.80 is: 791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.92 : 1,831.74 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.92/1,831.74 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.92x = 1,831.74 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.92x = 966,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,792.37/1,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.86

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