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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.95, 1,847.97 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.95, 1,847.97 and 538.27 is: 807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.95 : 1,847.97 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.95/1,847.97 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.95x = 1,847.97 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.95x = 994,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,702.19/1,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.42

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