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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.52, 1,834.58 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.52, 1,834.58 and 573.64 is: 860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.52 : 1,834.58 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.52/1,834.58 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.52x = 1,834.58 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.52x = 1,052,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,388.47/1,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.13

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