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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.42, 1,833.72 and 529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.42, 1,833.72 and 529.39 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.42 : 1,833.72 = 529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.42/1,833.72 = 529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.42x = 1,833.72 × 529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.42x = 970,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,743.02/1,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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