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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.99, 1,833.80 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.99, 1,833.80 and 573.72 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.99 : 1,833.80 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.99/1,833.80 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.99x = 1,833.80 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.99x = 1,052,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,087.74/1,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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