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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.11, 1,833.98 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.11, 1,833.98 and 572.90 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.11 : 1,833.98 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.11/1,833.98 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.11x = 1,833.98 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.11x = 1,050,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,675.11/1,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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