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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.76, 1,828.41 and 569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.76, 1,828.41 and 569.14 is: 853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.76 : 1,828.41 = 569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.76/1,828.41 = 569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.76x = 1,828.41 × 569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.76x = 1,040,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,615.27/1,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.83

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