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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.83, 1,842.02 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.83, 1,842.02 and 534.61 is: 802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.83 : 1,842.02 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.83/1,842.02 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.83x = 1,842.02 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.83x = 984,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,762.31/1,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.03

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