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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.68, 1,832.67 and 529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.68, 1,832.67 and 529.23 is: 793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.68 : 1,832.67 = 529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.68/1,832.67 = 529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.68x = 1,832.67 × 529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.68x = 969,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,903.94/1,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.26

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