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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.87, 1,845.14 and 536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.87, 1,845.14 and 536.60 is: 805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.87 : 1,845.14 = 536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.87/1,845.14 = 536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.87x = 1,845.14 × 536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.87x = 990,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,092.90/1,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.04

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