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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.88, 1,833.10 and 572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.88, 1,833.10 and 572.45 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.88 : 1,833.10 = 572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.88/1,833.10 = 572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.88x = 1,833.10 × 572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.88x = 1,049,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,347.50/1,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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