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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.73, 1,843.40 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.73, 1,843.40 and 571.08 is: 856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.73 : 1,843.40 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.73/1,843.40 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.73x = 1,843.40 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.73x = 1,052,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,730.30/1,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.76

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