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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.44, 1,851.81 and 531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.44, 1,851.81 and 531.71 is: 797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.44 : 1,851.81 = 531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.44/1,851.81 = 531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.44x = 1,851.81 × 531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.44x = 984,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,634.99/1,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.64

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