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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.60, 1,899.01 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.60, 1,899.01 and 572.76 is: 859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.60 : 1,899.01 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.60/1,899.01 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.60x = 1,899.01 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.60x = 1,087,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,676.97/1,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.42

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