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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.45, 1,836.69 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.45, 1,836.69 and 530.99 is: 796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.45 : 1,836.69 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.45/1,836.69 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.45x = 1,836.69 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.45x = 975,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,264.02/1,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.49

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