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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.24, 1,841.58 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.24, 1,841.58 and 534.24 is: 801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.24 : 1,841.58 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.24/1,841.58 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.24x = 1,841.58 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.24x = 983,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,845.70/1,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.67

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