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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.47, 1,395.90 and 569.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.47, 1,395.90 and 569.41 is: 785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.47 : 1,395.90 = 569.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.47/1,395.90 = 569.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.47x = 1,395.90 × 569.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.47x = 794,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,835.93/1,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.83

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