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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.96, 1,831.08 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.96, 1,831.08 and 562.76 is: 843.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.96 : 1,831.08 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.96/1,831.08 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.96x = 1,831.08 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.96x = 1,030,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,458.58/1,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.97

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