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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.90, 1,836.56 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.90, 1,836.56 and 530.54 is: 796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.90 : 1,836.56 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.90/1,836.56 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.90x = 1,836.56 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.90x = 974,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,368.54/1,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.12

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