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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.51, 1,951.15 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.51, 1,951.15 and 570.53 is: 855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.51 : 1,951.15 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.51/1,951.15 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.51x = 1,951.15 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.51x = 1,113,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,189.61/1,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.31

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