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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.70, 1,836.08 and 566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.70, 1,836.08 and 566.65 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.70 : 1,836.08 = 566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.70/1,836.08 = 566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.70x = 1,836.08 × 566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.70x = 1,040,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,414.73/1,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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