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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221, 1,832.24 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221, 1,832.24 and 527.52 is: 791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221 : 1,832.24 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221/1,832.24 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221x = 1,832.24 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221x = 966,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,543.24/1,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.60

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