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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.82, 1,842.90 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.82, 1,842.90 and 535.87 is: 803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.82 : 1,842.90 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.82/1,842.90 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.82x = 1,842.90 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.82x = 987,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,554.82/1,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.01

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