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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.18, 1,832.64 and 563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.18, 1,832.64 and 563.86 is: 845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.18 : 1,832.64 = 563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.18/1,832.64 = 563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.18x = 1,832.64 × 563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.18x = 1,033,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,352.39/1,222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.50

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