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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.21, 1,569.29 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.21, 1,569.29 and 560.21 is: 840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.21 : 1,569.29 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.21/1,569.29 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.21x = 1,569.29 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.21x = 879,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,121.30/1,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.30

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