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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.12, 1,848.69 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.12, 1,848.69 and 538.43 is: 807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.12 : 1,848.69 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.12/1,848.69 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.12x = 1,848.69 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.12x = 995,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,394.78/1,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.87

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