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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.80, 1,828.42 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.80, 1,828.42 and 569.53 is: 854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.80 : 1,828.42 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.80/1,828.42 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.80x = 1,828.42 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.80x = 1,041,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,344.11/1,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.40

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