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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.52, 1,830.24 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.52, 1,830.24 and 536 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.52 : 1,830.24 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.52/1,830.24 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.52x = 1,830.24 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.52x = 981,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,008.64/1,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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