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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.26, 1,395.53 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.26, 1,395.53 and 569.16 is: 785.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.26 : 1,395.53 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.26/1,395.53 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.26x = 1,395.53 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.26x = 794,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,279.85/1,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.44

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