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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.62, 1,834.20 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.62, 1,834.20 and 573 is: 859.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.62 : 1,834.20 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.62/1,834.20 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.62x = 1,834.20 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.62x = 1,050,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,996.60/1,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.63

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