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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.38, 1,834.24 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.38, 1,834.24 and 573.76 is: 860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.38 : 1,834.24 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.38/1,834.24 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.38x = 1,834.24 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.38x = 1,052,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,413.54/1,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.25

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