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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.63, 1,949.96 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.63, 1,949.96 and 569.32 is: 854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.63 : 1,949.96 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.63/1,949.96 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.63x = 1,949.96 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.63x = 1,110,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,151.23/1,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.21

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