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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.80, 1,846.28 and 538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.80, 1,846.28 and 538.30 is: 806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.80 : 1,846.28 = 538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.80/1,846.28 = 538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.80x = 1,846.28 × 538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.80x = 993,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,849.83/1,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.83

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