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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222, 1,833.74 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222, 1,833.74 and 528.84 is: 793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222 : 1,833.74 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222/1,833.74 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222x = 1,833.74 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222x = 969,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,755.06/1,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.58

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