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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.30, 1,851.78 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.30, 1,851.78 and 541.03 is: 811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.30 : 1,851.78 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.30/1,851.78 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.30x = 1,851.78 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.30x = 1,001,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,868.53/1,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.69

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