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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.77, 1,843.76 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.77, 1,843.76 and 579.96 is: 870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.77 : 1,843.76 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.77/1,843.76 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.77x = 1,843.76 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.77x = 1,069,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,308.50/1,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.23

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