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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.24, 1,840.86 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.24, 1,840.86 and 533.88 is: 800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.24 : 1,840.86 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.24/1,840.86 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.24x = 1,840.86 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.24x = 982,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,798.34/1,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.82

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