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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.60, 1,834.90 and 565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.60, 1,834.90 and 565.36 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.60 : 1,834.90 = 565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.60/1,834.90 = 565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.60x = 1,834.90 × 565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.60x = 1,037,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,379.06/1,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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