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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.71, 1,843.92 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.71, 1,843.92 and 535.02 is: 802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.71 : 1,843.92 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.71/1,843.92 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.71x = 1,843.92 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.71x = 986,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,534.08/1,228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.90

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