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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.89, 1,828.99 and 570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.89, 1,828.99 and 570.27 is: 855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.89 : 1,828.99 = 570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.89/1,828.99 = 570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.89x = 1,828.99 × 570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.89x = 1,043,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,018.13/1,219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.01

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