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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.30, 1,891.96 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.30, 1,891.96 and 568.16 is: 851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.30 : 1,891.96 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.30/1,891.96 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.30x = 1,891.96 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.30x = 1,074,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,935.99/1,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.57

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