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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.10, 1,570.23 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.10, 1,570.23 and 559.02 is: 839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.10 : 1,570.23 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.10/1,570.23 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.10x = 1,570.23 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.10x = 877,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,789.97/1,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.11

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