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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.71, 1,844.27 and 572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.71, 1,844.27 and 572.79 is: 858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.71 : 1,844.27 = 572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.71/1,844.27 = 572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.71x = 1,844.27 × 572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.71x = 1,056,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,379.41/1,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.35

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