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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.54, 1,844.04 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.54, 1,844.04 and 536.18 is: 804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.54 : 1,844.04 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.54/1,844.04 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.54x = 1,844.04 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.54x = 988,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,737.37/1,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.15

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