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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.63, 1,893.27 and 568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.63, 1,893.27 and 568.70 is: 852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.63 : 1,893.27 = 568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.63/1,893.27 = 568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.63x = 1,893.27 × 568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.63x = 1,076,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,693.18/1,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.74

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