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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.32, 1,848.15 and 539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.32, 1,848.15 and 539.35 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.32 : 1,848.15 = 539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.32/1,848.15 = 539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.32x = 1,848.15 × 539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.32x = 996,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,795.08/1,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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