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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.26, 1,841.63 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.26, 1,841.63 and 533.93 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.26 : 1,841.63 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.26/1,841.63 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.26x = 1,841.63 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.26x = 983,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,301.42/1,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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