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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.80, 1,894.78 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.80, 1,894.78 and 569.66 is: 854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.80 : 1,894.78 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.80/1,894.78 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.80x = 1,894.78 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.80x = 1,079,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,371.61/1,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.74

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