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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.70 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.70 and 569.26 is: 785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.45 : 1,395.70 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.45/1,395.70 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.45x = 1,395.70 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.45x = 794,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,516.50/1,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.52

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