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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.34, 1,840.30 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.34, 1,840.30 and 570.80 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.34 : 1,840.30 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.34/1,840.30 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.34x = 1,840.30 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.34x = 1,050,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,443.24/1,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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