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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.96, 1,841.08 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.96, 1,841.08 and 533.44 is: 800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.96 : 1,841.08 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.96/1,841.08 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.96x = 1,841.08 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.96x = 982,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,105.72/1,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.44

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