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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.38, 1,835.34 and 573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.38, 1,835.34 and 573.95 is: 860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.38 : 1,835.34 = 573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.38/1,835.34 = 573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.38x = 1,835.34 × 573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.38x = 1,053,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,384.22/1,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.34

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