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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.90, 1,841.81 and 534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.90, 1,841.81 and 534.56 is: 801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.90 : 1,841.81 = 534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.90/1,841.81 = 534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.90x = 1,841.81 × 534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.90x = 984,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,568.71/1,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.83

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