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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.40, 1,571.64 and 560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.40, 1,571.64 and 560.60 is: 841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.40 : 1,571.64 = 560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.40/1,571.64 = 560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.40x = 1,571.64 × 560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.40x = 881,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,061.38/1,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.19

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