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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.59, 1,893.00 and 568.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.59, 1,893.00 and 568.77 is: 853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.59 : 1,893.00 = 568.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.59/1,893.00 = 568.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.59x = 1,893.00 × 568.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.59x = 1,076,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,676.64/1,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.43

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