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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.62, 1,843.44 and 571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.62, 1,843.44 and 571.90 is: 857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.62 : 1,843.44 = 571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.62/1,843.44 = 571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.62x = 1,843.44 × 571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.62x = 1,054,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,263.34/1,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.39

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