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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.03, 1,949.38 and 569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.03, 1,949.38 and 569.27 is: 853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.03 : 1,949.38 = 569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.03/1,949.38 = 569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.03x = 1,949.38 × 569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.03x = 1,109,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,723.55/1,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.61

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