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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.13, 1,844.73 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.13, 1,844.73 and 537.13 is: 805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.13 : 1,844.73 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.13/1,844.73 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.13x = 1,844.73 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.13x = 990,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,859.82/1,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.49

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