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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.86, 1,835.94 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.86, 1,835.94 and 530.72 is: 795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.86 : 1,835.94 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.86/1,835.94 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.86x = 1,835.94 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.86x = 974,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,370.08/1,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.50

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