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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.95, 1,833.57 and 573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.95, 1,833.57 and 573.33 is: 859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.95 : 1,833.57 = 573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.95/1,833.57 = 573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.95x = 1,833.57 × 573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.95x = 1,051,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,240.69/1,222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.59

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