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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.77, 1,905.63 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.77, 1,905.63 and 567.20 is: 851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.77 : 1,905.63 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.77/1,905.63 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.77x = 1,905.63 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.77x = 1,080,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,867.50/1,269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.23

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