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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.99, 1,849.89 and 540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.99, 1,849.89 and 540.11 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.99 : 1,849.89 = 540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.99/1,849.89 = 540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.99x = 1,849.89 × 540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.99x = 999,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,144.09/1,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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