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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.94, 1,833.29 and 529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.94, 1,833.29 and 529.17 is: 793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.94 : 1,833.29 = 529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.94/1,833.29 = 529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.94x = 1,833.29 × 529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.94x = 970,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,121.41/1,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.27

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