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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.28, 1,567.68 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.28, 1,567.68 and 559.12 is: 836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.28 : 1,567.68 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.28/1,567.68 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.28x = 1,567.68 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.28x = 876,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,521.24/1,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.95

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