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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.74, 1,572.06 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.74, 1,572.06 and 560.22 is: 840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.74 : 1,572.06 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.74/1,572.06 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.74x = 1,572.06 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.74x = 880,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,699.45/1,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.57

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