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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.08, 1,893.80 and 569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.08, 1,893.80 and 569.01 is: 853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.08 : 1,893.80 = 569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.08/1,893.80 = 569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.08x = 1,893.80 × 569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.08x = 1,077,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,588.29/1,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.15

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