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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.89, 1,951.73 and 570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.89, 1,951.73 and 570.92 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.89 : 1,951.73 = 570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.89/1,951.73 = 570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.89x = 1,951.73 × 570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.89x = 1,114,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,281.69/1,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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