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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.29, 1,847.28 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.29, 1,847.28 and 538.02 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.29 : 1,847.28 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.29/1,847.28 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.29x = 1,847.28 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.29x = 993,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,873.59/1,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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