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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.37, 1,570.62 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.37, 1,570.62 and 560.33 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.37 : 1,570.62 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.37/1,570.62 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.37x = 1,570.62 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.37x = 880,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,065.50/1,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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