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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.64, 1,895.42 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.64, 1,895.42 and 570.15 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.64 : 1,895.42 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.64/1,895.42 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.64x = 1,895.42 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.64x = 1,080,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,673.71/1,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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