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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.90, 1,832.97 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.90, 1,832.97 and 528.44 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.90 : 1,832.97 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.90/1,832.97 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.90x = 1,832.97 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.90x = 968,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,605.50/1,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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