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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.09, 1,889.26 and 566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.09, 1,889.26 and 566.27 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.09 : 1,889.26 = 566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.09/1,889.26 = 566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.09x = 1,889.26 × 566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.09x = 1,069,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,831.26/1,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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