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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.84, 1,831.59 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.84, 1,831.59 and 527.82 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.84 : 1,831.59 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.84/1,831.59 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.84x = 1,831.59 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.84x = 966,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,749.83/1,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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