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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.64, 1,834.99 and 530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.64, 1,834.99 and 530.26 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.64 : 1,834.99 = 530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.64/1,834.99 = 530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.64x = 1,834.99 × 530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.64x = 973,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,015.88/1,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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