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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.59, 1,842.97 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.59, 1,842.97 and 536.14 is: 803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.59 : 1,842.97 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.59/1,842.97 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.59x = 1,842.97 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.59x = 988,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,089.94/1,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.59

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