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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.54, 1,848.54 and 539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.54, 1,848.54 and 539.18 is: 808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.54 : 1,848.54 = 539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.54/1,848.54 = 539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.54x = 1,848.54 × 539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.54x = 996,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,695.80/1,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.65

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