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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.38, 1,843.01 and 570.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.38, 1,843.01 and 570.57 is: 856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.38 : 1,843.01 = 570.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.38/1,843.01 = 570.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.38x = 1,843.01 × 570.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.38x = 1,051,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,563.36/1,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.06

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