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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.88, 1,501.56 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.88, 1,501.56 and 569.28 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.88 : 1,501.56 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.88/1,501.56 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.88x = 1,501.56 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.88x = 854,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,808.08/1,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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