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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.56, 1,843.32 and 578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.56, 1,843.32 and 578.84 is: 868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.56 : 1,843.32 = 578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.56/1,843.32 = 578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.56x = 1,843.32 × 578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.56x = 1,066,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,987.35/1,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.49

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