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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.56, 1,950.76 and 569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.56, 1,950.76 and 569.62 is: 853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.56 : 1,950.76 = 569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.56/1,950.76 = 569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.56x = 1,950.76 × 569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.56x = 1,111,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,191.91/1,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.74

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