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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.13, 1,889.19 and 565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.13, 1,889.19 and 565.32 is: 848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.13 : 1,889.19 = 565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.13/1,889.19 = 565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.13x = 1,889.19 × 565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.13x = 1,067,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,996.89/1,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.20

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