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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.10, 1,840.80 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.10, 1,840.80 and 534.65 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.10 : 1,840.80 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.10/1,840.80 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.10x = 1,840.80 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.10x = 984,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,183.72/1,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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