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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.07, 1,893.15 and 568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.07, 1,893.15 and 568.71 is: 853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.07 : 1,893.15 = 568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.07/1,893.15 = 568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.07x = 1,893.15 × 568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.07x = 1,076,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,653.34/1,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.09

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