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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.15, 1,841.66 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.15, 1,841.66 and 534.77 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.15 : 1,841.66 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.15/1,841.66 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.15x = 1,841.66 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.15x = 984,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,866.45/1,229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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