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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.34, 1,571.28 and 560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.34, 1,571.28 and 560.26 is: 840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.34 : 1,571.28 = 560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.34/1,571.28 = 560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.34x = 1,571.28 × 560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.34x = 880,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,325.33/1,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.53

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