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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.67, 1,890.02 and 565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.67, 1,890.02 and 565.85 is: 849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.67 : 1,890.02 = 565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.67/1,890.02 = 565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.67x = 1,890.02 × 565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.67x = 1,069,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,470.77/1,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.01

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