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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.87, 1,569.38 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.87, 1,569.38 and 560.25 is: 839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.87 : 1,569.38 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.87/1,569.38 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.87x = 1,569.38 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.87x = 879,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,242.34/1,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.08

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