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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.50, 2,363.57 and 1,228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.50, 2,363.57 and 1,228.22 is: 1,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.50 : 2,363.57 = 1,228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.50/2,363.57 = 1,228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.50x = 2,363.57 × 1,228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.50x = 2,902,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,983.95/1,574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.75

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