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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.54, 1,826.94 and 568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.54, 1,826.94 and 568.92 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.54 : 1,826.94 = 568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.54/1,826.94 = 568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.54x = 1,826.94 × 568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.54x = 1,039,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,382.70/1,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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