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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.34, 1,847.28 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.34, 1,847.28 and 538.12 is: 807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.34 : 1,847.28 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.34/1,847.28 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.34x = 1,847.28 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.34x = 994,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,058.31/1,231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.30

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