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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.31, 1,830.45 and 570.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.31, 1,830.45 and 570.89 is: 856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.31 : 1,830.45 = 570.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.31/1,830.45 = 570.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.31x = 1,830.45 × 570.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.31x = 1,044,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,976.45/1,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.32

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