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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.08, 1,533.25 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.08, 1,533.25 and 560.16 is: 839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.08 : 1,533.25 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.08/1,533.25 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.08x = 1,533.25 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.08x = 858,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,865.32/1,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.49

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