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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.96, 1,833.56 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.96, 1,833.56 and 573.34 is: 859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.96 : 1,833.56 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.96/1,833.56 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.96x = 1,833.56 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.96x = 1,051,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,253.29/1,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.60

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