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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.12, 1,395.41 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.12, 1,395.41 and 569.04 is: 785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.12 : 1,395.41 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.12/1,395.41 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.12x = 1,395.41 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.12x = 794,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,041.26/1,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.31

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