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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.60, 1,950.50 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.60, 1,950.50 and 570 is: 854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.60 : 1,950.50 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.60/1,950.50 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.60x = 1,950.50 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.60x = 1,111,785
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,785/1,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.82

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