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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.47, 1,395.81 and 569.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.47, 1,395.81 and 569.37 is: 785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.47 : 1,395.81 = 569.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.47/1,395.81 = 569.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.47x = 1,395.81 × 569.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.47x = 794,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,722.51/1,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.71

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