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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.34, 1,847.10 and 538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.34, 1,847.10 and 538.89 is: 807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.34 : 1,847.10 = 538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.34/1,847.10 = 538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.34x = 1,847.10 × 538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.34x = 995,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,383.72/1,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.72

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