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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.63, 1,841.89 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.63, 1,841.89 and 534.77 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.63 : 1,841.89 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.63/1,841.89 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.63x = 1,841.89 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.63x = 984,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,987.52/1,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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