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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.27, 1,829.00 and 569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.27, 1,829.00 and 569.63 is: 853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.27 : 1,829.00 = 569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.27/1,829.00 = 569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.27x = 1,829.00 × 569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.27x = 1,041,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,841.28/1,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.78

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