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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.26, 1,834.87 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.26, 1,834.87 and 573.54 is: 860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.26 : 1,834.87 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.26/1,834.87 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.26x = 1,834.87 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.26x = 1,052,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,371.34/1,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.30

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