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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.87, 1,569.87 and 559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.87, 1,569.87 and 559.83 is: 839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.87 : 1,569.87 = 559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.87/1,569.87 = 559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.87x = 1,569.87 × 559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.87x = 878,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,860.32/1,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.52

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