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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.34, 1,784.56 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.34, 1,784.56 and 573.22 is: 858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.34 : 1,784.56 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.34/1,784.56 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.34x = 1,784.56 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.34x = 1,022,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,945.48/1,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.65

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