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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.54, 1,951.14 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.54, 1,951.14 and 570.72 is: 855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.54 : 1,951.14 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.54/1,951.14 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.54x = 1,951.14 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.54x = 1,113,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,554.62/1,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.57

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