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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.85, 1,895.78 and 570.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.85, 1,895.78 and 570.85 is: 856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.85 : 1,895.78 = 570.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.85/1,895.78 = 570.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.85x = 1,895.78 × 570.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.85x = 1,082,206.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,206.01/1,263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.28

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