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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.70, 1,950.35 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.70, 1,950.35 and 569.42 is: 853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.70 : 1,950.35 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.70/1,950.35 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.70x = 1,950.35 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.70x = 1,110,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,555.70/1,300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.82

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