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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.58, 1,844.82 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.58, 1,844.82 and 580.16 is: 870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.58 : 1,844.82 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.58/1,844.82 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.58x = 1,844.82 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.58x = 1,070,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,278.65/1,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.45

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