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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.32, 1,827.90 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.32, 1,827.90 and 570.24 is: 854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.32 : 1,827.90 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.32/1,827.90 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.32x = 1,827.90 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.32x = 1,042,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,341.70/1,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.85

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