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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.24, 1,952.01 and 570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.24, 1,952.01 and 570.73 is: 856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.24 : 1,952.01 = 570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.24/1,952.01 = 570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.24x = 1,952.01 × 570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.24x = 1,114,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,060.91/1,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.15

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