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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.42, 1,834.25 and 573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.42, 1,834.25 and 573.80 is: 860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.42 : 1,834.25 = 573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.42/1,834.25 = 573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.42x = 1,834.25 × 573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.42x = 1,052,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,492.65/1,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.29

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