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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.80, 1,894.16 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.80, 1,894.16 and 570.29 is: 854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.80 : 1,894.16 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.80/1,894.16 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.80x = 1,894.16 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.80x = 1,080,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,221.51/1,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.74

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