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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.31, 1,842.57 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.31, 1,842.57 and 534.93 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.31 : 1,842.57 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.31/1,842.57 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.31x = 1,842.57 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.31x = 985,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,645.97/1,229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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