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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.79, 1,852.53 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.79, 1,852.53 and 541.52 is: 812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.79 : 1,852.53 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.79/1,852.53 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.79x = 1,852.53 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.79x = 1,003,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,170.08/1,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.42

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