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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.04, 1,893.12 and 568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.04, 1,893.12 and 568.72 is: 852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.04 : 1,893.12 = 568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.04/1,893.12 = 568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.04x = 1,893.12 × 568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.04x = 1,076,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,658.64/1,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.43

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