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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.45, 1,835.19 and 529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.45, 1,835.19 and 529.99 is: 794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.45 : 1,835.19 = 529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.45/1,835.19 = 529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.45x = 1,835.19 × 529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.45x = 972,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,627.76/1,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.99

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