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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.80, 1,894.22 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.80, 1,894.22 and 569.66 is: 853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.80 : 1,894.22 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.80/1,894.22 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.80x = 1,894.22 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.80x = 1,079,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,061.37/1,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.82

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