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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.73, 1,835.73 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.73, 1,835.73 and 530.36 is: 794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.73 : 1,835.73 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.73/1,835.73 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.73x = 1,835.73 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.73x = 973,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,597.76/1,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.95

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