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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.16, 1,840.68 and 578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.16, 1,840.68 and 578 is: 866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.16 : 1,840.68 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.16/1,840.68 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.16x = 1,840.68 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.16x = 1,063,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,913.04/1,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.27

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