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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.66, 1,831.10 and 518.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.66, 1,831.10 and 518.43 is: 777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.66 : 1,831.10 = 518.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.66/1,831.10 = 518.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.66x = 1,831.10 × 518.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.66x = 949,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,297.17/1,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.06

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