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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.67, 1,841.96 and 534.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.67, 1,841.96 and 534.81 is: 801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.67 : 1,841.96 = 534.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.67/1,841.96 = 534.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.67x = 1,841.96 × 534.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.67x = 985,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,098.63/1,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.76

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