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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.36, 1,841.28 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.36, 1,841.28 and 578.72 is: 866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.36 : 1,841.28 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.36/1,841.28 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.36x = 1,841.28 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.36x = 1,065,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,585.56/1,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.78

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