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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.73, 1,847.40 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.73, 1,847.40 and 538.27 is: 807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.73 : 1,847.40 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.73/1,847.40 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.73x = 1,847.40 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.73x = 994,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,399.69/1,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.32

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