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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.16, 1,839.70 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.16, 1,839.70 and 533.30 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.16 : 1,839.70 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.16/1,839.70 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.16x = 1,839.70 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.16x = 981,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,109.34/1,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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