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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.58, 1,832.48 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.58, 1,832.48 and 528.27 is: 792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.58 : 1,832.48 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.58/1,832.48 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.58x = 1,832.48 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.58x = 968,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,044.21/1,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.45

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