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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.40, 1,831.32 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.40, 1,831.32 and 570.78 is: 856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.40 : 1,831.32 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.40/1,831.32 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.40x = 1,831.32 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.40x = 1,045,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,280.83/1,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.51

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