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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.81, 1,842.93 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.81, 1,842.93 and 579 is: 869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.81 : 1,842.93 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.81/1,842.93 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.81x = 1,842.93 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.81x = 1,067,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,056.47/1,227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.07

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