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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.40, 1,844.60 and 536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.40, 1,844.60 and 536.20 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.40 : 1,844.60 = 536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.40/1,844.60 = 536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.40x = 1,844.60 × 536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.40x = 989,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,074.52/1,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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