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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.29, 1,833.89 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.29, 1,833.89 and 528.66 is: 793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.29 : 1,833.89 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.29/1,833.89 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.29x = 1,833.89 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.29x = 969,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,501.64/1,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.18

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