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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.38, 1,844.51 and 571.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.38, 1,844.51 and 571.57 is: 857.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.38 : 1,844.51 = 571.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.38/1,844.51 = 571.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.38x = 1,844.51 × 571.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.38x = 1,054,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,266.58/1,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.56

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