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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.99, 1,844.98 and 581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.99, 1,844.98 and 581.18 is: 871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.99 : 1,844.98 = 581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.99/1,844.98 = 581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.99x = 1,844.98 × 581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.99x = 1,072,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,254.80/1,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.76

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