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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.28, 1,950.42 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.28, 1,950.42 and 569.69 is: 854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.28 : 1,950.42 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.28/1,950.42 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.28x = 1,950.42 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.28x = 1,111,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,134.77/1,300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.54

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