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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.68, 1,830.12 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.68, 1,830.12 and 570.46 is: 855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.68 : 1,830.12 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.68/1,830.12 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.68x = 1,830.12 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.68x = 1,044,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,010.26/1,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.97

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