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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.79, 1,849.53 and 539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.79, 1,849.53 and 539.52 is: 809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.79 : 1,849.53 = 539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.79/1,849.53 = 539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.79x = 1,849.53 × 539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.79x = 997,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,858.43/1,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.43

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