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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.52, 1,839.80 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.52, 1,839.80 and 542.52 is: 813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.52 : 1,839.80 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.52/1,839.80 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.52x = 1,839.80 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.52x = 998,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,128.30/1,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.79

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