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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.61, 1,841.03 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.61, 1,841.03 and 534.09 is: 800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.61 : 1,841.03 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.61/1,841.03 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.61x = 1,841.03 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.61x = 983,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,281.95/1,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.98

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