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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.58, 1,896.19 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.58, 1,896.19 and 570.44 is: 855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.58 : 1,896.19 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.58/1,896.19 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.58x = 1,896.19 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.58x = 1,081,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,650.29/1,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.34

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