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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.56, 1,895.04 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.56, 1,895.04 and 569.80 is: 854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.56 : 1,895.04 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.56/1,895.04 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.56x = 1,895.04 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.56x = 1,079,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,793.79/1,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.56

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