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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.74 and 569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.74 and 569.33 is: 785.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.45 : 1,395.74 = 569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.45/1,395.74 = 569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.45x = 1,395.74 × 569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.45x = 794,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,641.57/1,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.65

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