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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.27, 1,895.37 and 569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.27, 1,895.37 and 569.73 is: 854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.27 : 1,895.37 = 569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.27/1,895.37 = 569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.27x = 1,895.37 × 569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.27x = 1,079,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,849.15/1,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.80

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