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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.21, 1,594.25 and 569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.21, 1,594.25 and 569.01 is: 854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.21 : 1,594.25 = 569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.21/1,594.25 = 569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.21x = 1,594.25 × 569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.21x = 907,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,144.19/1,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.02

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