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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.17, 1,832.38 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.17, 1,832.38 and 572.55 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.17 : 1,832.38 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.17/1,832.38 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.17x = 1,832.38 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.17x = 1,049,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,129.17/1,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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