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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.87, 1,951.37 and 570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.87, 1,951.37 and 570.45 is: 855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.87 : 1,951.37 = 570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.87/1,951.37 = 570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.87x = 1,951.37 × 570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.87x = 1,113,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,156.16/1,300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.70

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