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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.92, 1,847.88 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.92, 1,847.88 and 538.43 is: 807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.92 : 1,847.88 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.92/1,847.88 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.92x = 1,847.88 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.92x = 994,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,944.79/1,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.64

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