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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.54, 1,893.77 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.54, 1,893.77 and 570.02 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.54 : 1,893.77 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.54/1,893.77 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.54x = 1,893.77 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.54x = 1,079,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,486.78/1,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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