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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.76, 1,832.04 and 571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.76, 1,832.04 and 571.95 is: 858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.76 : 1,832.04 = 571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.76/1,832.04 = 571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.76x = 1,832.04 × 571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.76x = 1,047,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,835.28/1,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.35

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