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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262, 1,892.34 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262, 1,892.34 and 568.07 is: 851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262 : 1,892.34 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262/1,892.34 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262x = 1,892.34 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262x = 1,074,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,981.58/1,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.81

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