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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.03, 1,890.51 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.03, 1,890.51 and 566.64 is: 850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.03 : 1,890.51 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.03/1,890.51 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.03x = 1,890.51 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.03x = 1,071,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,238.59/1,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.17

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