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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.87, 1,831.58 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.87, 1,831.58 and 571.25 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.87 : 1,831.58 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.87/1,831.58 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.87x = 1,831.58 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.87x = 1,046,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,290.08/1,220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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