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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.20, 1,395.46 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.20, 1,395.46 and 569.12 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.20 : 1,395.46 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.20/1,395.46 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.20x = 1,395.46 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.20x = 794,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,184.20/1,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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