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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.99, 1,570.55 and 560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.99, 1,570.55 and 560.45 is: 840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.99 : 1,570.55 = 560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.99/1,570.55 = 560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.99x = 1,570.55 × 560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.99x = 880,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,204.09/1,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.70

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