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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.33, 1,826.27 and 567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.33, 1,826.27 and 567.71 is: 851.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.33 : 1,826.27 = 567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.33/1,826.27 = 567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.33x = 1,826.27 × 567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.33x = 1,036,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,801.15/1,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.70

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