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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.16, 1,846.26 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.16, 1,846.26 and 528.27 is: 792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.16 : 1,846.26 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.16/1,846.26 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.16x = 1,846.26 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.16x = 975,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,323.77/1,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.20

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