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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.17, 1,837.80 and 532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.17, 1,837.80 and 532.17 is: 798.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.17 : 1,837.80 = 532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.17/1,837.80 = 532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.17x = 1,837.80 × 532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.17x = 978,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,022.03/1,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.27

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