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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.66, 1,840.44 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.66, 1,840.44 and 533.80 is: 800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.66 : 1,840.44 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.66/1,840.44 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.66x = 1,840.44 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.66x = 982,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,426.87/1,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.24

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