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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.52, 1,895.75 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.52, 1,895.75 and 569.98 is: 855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.52 : 1,895.75 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.52/1,895.75 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.52x = 1,895.75 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.52x = 1,080,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,527.26/1,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.18

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