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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.76, 1,834.40 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.76, 1,834.40 and 573.32 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.76 : 1,834.40 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.76/1,834.40 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.76x = 1,834.40 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.76x = 1,051,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,698.21/1,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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