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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.94, 1,834.79 and 530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.94, 1,834.79 and 530.17 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.94 : 1,834.79 = 530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.94/1,834.79 = 530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.94x = 1,834.79 × 530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.94x = 972,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,750.61/1,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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