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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.26, 1,895.51 and 570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.26, 1,895.51 and 570.41 is: 855.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.26 : 1,895.51 = 570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.26/1,895.51 = 570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.26x = 1,895.51 × 570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.26x = 1,081,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,217.86/1,263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.89

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