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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.26, 1,851.42 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.26, 1,851.42 and 540.48 is: 810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.26 : 1,851.42 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.26/1,851.42 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.26x = 1,851.42 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.26x = 1,000,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,655.48/1,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.73

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