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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.98, 1,950.66 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.98, 1,950.66 and 570.06 is: 855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.98 : 1,950.66 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.98/1,950.66 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.98x = 1,950.66 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.98x = 1,111,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,993.24/1,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.39

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