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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.03, 1,950.38 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.03, 1,950.38 and 570.02 is: 854.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.03 : 1,950.38 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.03/1,950.38 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.03x = 1,950.38 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.03x = 1,111,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,755.61/1,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.52

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