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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.25, 1,395.53 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.25, 1,395.53 and 569.15 is: 785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.25 : 1,395.53 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.25/1,395.53 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.25x = 1,395.53 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.25x = 794,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,265.90/1,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.43

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