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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.98, 1,833.57 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.98, 1,833.57 and 529.62 is: 794.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.98 : 1,833.57 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.98/1,833.57 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.98x = 1,833.57 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.98x = 971,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,095.34/1,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.04

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