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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.24, 1,831.68 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.24, 1,831.68 and 527.76 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.24 : 1,831.68 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.24/1,831.68 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.24x = 1,831.68 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.24x = 966,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,687.44/1,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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