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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.64, 1,893.92 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.64, 1,893.92 and 569.15 is: 853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.64 : 1,893.92 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.64/1,893.92 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.64x = 1,893.92 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.64x = 1,077,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,916.52/1,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.70

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