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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.30, 1,833.96 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.30, 1,833.96 and 528.60 is: 793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.30 : 1,833.96 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.30/1,833.96 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.30x = 1,833.96 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.30x = 969,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,440.12/1,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.13

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