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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.15, 1,892.25 and 567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.15, 1,892.25 and 567.34 is: 851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.15 : 1,892.25 = 567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.15/1,892.25 = 567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.15x = 1,892.25 × 567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.15x = 1,073,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,549.12/1,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.25

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