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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.40, 1,892.24 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.40, 1,892.24 and 569.44 is: 853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.40 : 1,892.24 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.40/1,892.24 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.40x = 1,892.24 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.40x = 1,077,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,517.15/1,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.55

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