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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.60, 1,832.10 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.60, 1,832.10 and 529.05 is: 793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.60 : 1,832.10 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.60/1,832.10 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.60x = 1,832.10 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.60x = 969,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,272.51/1,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.45

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