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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.49, 1,843.41 and 579.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.49, 1,843.41 and 579.21 is: 869.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.49 : 1,843.41 = 579.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.49/1,843.41 = 579.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.49x = 1,843.41 × 579.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.49x = 1,067,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,721.51/1,228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.13

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