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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.33, 1,837.01 and 530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.33, 1,837.01 and 530.65 is: 796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.33 : 1,837.01 = 530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.33/1,837.01 = 530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.33x = 1,837.01 × 530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.33x = 974,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,812.98/1,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.20

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