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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.66, 1,893.45 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.66, 1,893.45 and 569.18 is: 853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.66 : 1,893.45 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.66/1,893.45 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.66x = 1,893.45 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.66x = 1,077,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,713.87/1,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.53

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