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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.12, 1,951.88 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.12, 1,951.88 and 570.90 is: 856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.12 : 1,951.88 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.12/1,951.88 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.12x = 1,951.88 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.12x = 1,114,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,325.44/1,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.44

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