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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.60 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.60 and 569.24 is: 785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.42 : 1,395.60 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.42/1,395.60 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.42x = 1,395.60 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.42x = 794,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,431.34/1,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.46

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