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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.26, 1,832.46 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.26, 1,832.46 and 573.44 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.26 : 1,832.46 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.26/1,832.46 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.26x = 1,832.46 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.26x = 1,050,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,805.86/1,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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