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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.58, 1,847.28 and 537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.58, 1,847.28 and 537.86 is: 806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.58 : 1,847.28 = 537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.58/1,847.28 = 537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.58x = 1,847.28 × 537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.58x = 993,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,578.02/1,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.75

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