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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.50, 1,965.84 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.50, 1,965.84 and 570.16 is: 855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.50 : 1,965.84 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.50/1,965.84 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.50x = 1,965.84 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.50x = 1,120,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,843.33/1,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.28

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