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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.19, 1,890.42 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.19, 1,890.42 and 566.90 is: 849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.19 : 1,890.42 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.19/1,890.42 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.19x = 1,890.42 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.19x = 1,071,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,679.10/1,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.74

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