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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.58, 1,854.88 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.58, 1,854.88 and 533.72 is: 800.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.58 : 1,854.88 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.58/1,854.88 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.58x = 1,854.88 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.58x = 989,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,986.55/1,236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.58

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