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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.84, 1,828.60 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.84, 1,828.60 and 570.12 is: 855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.84 : 1,828.60 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.84/1,828.60 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.84x = 1,828.60 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.84x = 1,042,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,521.43/1,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.34

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