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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.20, 1,394.10 and 568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.20, 1,394.10 and 568.12 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.20 : 1,394.10 = 568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.20/1,394.10 = 568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.20x = 1,394.10 × 568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.20x = 792,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,016.09/1,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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