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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.68, 1,842.38 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.68, 1,842.38 and 579.24 is: 868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.68 : 1,842.38 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.68/1,842.38 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.68x = 1,842.38 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.68x = 1,067,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,180.19/1,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.56

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