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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.63, 1,843.76 and 579.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.63, 1,843.76 and 579.41 is: 869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.63 : 1,843.76 = 579.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.63/1,843.76 = 579.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.63x = 1,843.76 × 579.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.63x = 1,068,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,290.08/1,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.50

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