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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.08, 1,849.26 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.08, 1,849.26 and 540.09 is: 809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.08 : 1,849.26 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.08/1,849.26 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.08x = 1,849.26 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.08x = 998,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,766.83/1,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.32

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