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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.74, 1,950.42 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.74, 1,950.42 and 569.93 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.74 : 1,950.42 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.74/1,950.42 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.74x = 1,950.42 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.74x = 1,111,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,602.87/1,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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