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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,854.95 and 542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,854.95 and 542.94 is: 814.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,854.95 = 542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,854.95 = 542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,854.95 × 542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 1,007,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,119.94/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.11

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