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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.64, 1,834.62 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.64, 1,834.62 and 573.38 is: 860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.64 : 1,834.62 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.64/1,834.62 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.64x = 1,834.62 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.64x = 1,051,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,934.42/1,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.38

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