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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.76, 1,950.14 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.76, 1,950.14 and 569.44 is: 854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.76 : 1,950.14 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.76/1,950.14 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.76x = 1,950.14 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.76x = 1,110,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,489.15/1,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.38

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