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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.79, 1,895.61 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.79, 1,895.61 and 570.74 is: 855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.79 : 1,895.61 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.79/1,895.61 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.79x = 1,895.61 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.79x = 1,081,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,900.45/1,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.40

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