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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.56, 1,950.48 and 569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.56, 1,950.48 and 569.95 is: 854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.56 : 1,950.48 = 569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.56/1,950.48 = 569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.56x = 1,950.48 × 569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.56x = 1,111,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,682.17/1,300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.77

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