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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.32, 1,949.40 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.32, 1,949.40 and 570.51 is: 855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.32 : 1,949.40 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.32/1,949.40 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.32x = 1,949.40 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.32x = 1,112,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,152.19/1,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.29

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