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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.29, 1,851.78 and 541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.29, 1,851.78 and 541.02 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.29 : 1,851.78 = 541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.29/1,851.78 = 541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.29x = 1,851.78 × 541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.29x = 1,001,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,850.02/1,234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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