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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.48, 1,856.22 and 553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.48, 1,856.22 and 553 is: 829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.48 : 1,856.22 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.48/1,856.22 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.48x = 1,856.22 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.48x = 1,026,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,489.66/1,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.50

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