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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,395.90 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,395.90 and 569.42 is: 785.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,395.90 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,395.90 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,395.90 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 794,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,853.38/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.80

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