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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.94, 1,845.17 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.94, 1,845.17 and 580.32 is: 870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.94 : 1,845.17 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.94/1,845.17 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.94x = 1,845.17 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.94x = 1,070,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,786.15/1,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.60

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