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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.89, 1,950.23 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.89, 1,950.23 and 569.92 is: 854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.89 : 1,950.23 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.89/1,950.23 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.89x = 1,950.23 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.89x = 1,111,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,475.08/1,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.40

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