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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.26, 1,842.42 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.26, 1,842.42 and 534.45 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.26 : 1,842.42 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.26/1,842.42 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.26x = 1,842.42 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.26x = 984,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,681.37/1,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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