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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.77, 1,844.84 and 537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.77, 1,844.84 and 537.82 is: 806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.77 : 1,844.84 = 537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.77/1,844.84 = 537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.77x = 1,844.84 × 537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.77x = 992,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,188.58/1,230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.15

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