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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.67, 1,833.52 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.67, 1,833.52 and 528.86 is: 793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.67 : 1,833.52 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.67/1,833.52 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.67x = 1,833.52 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.67x = 969,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,664.90/1,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.72

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