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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.11, 1,891.71 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.11, 1,891.71 and 567.65 is: 851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.11 : 1,891.71 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.11/1,891.71 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.11x = 1,891.71 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.11x = 1,073,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,819.72/1,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.49

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