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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.08, 1,569.30 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.08, 1,569.30 and 560.36 is: 839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.08 : 1,569.30 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.08/1,569.30 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.08x = 1,569.30 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.08x = 879,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,372.95/1,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.83

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