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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.12, 1,572.78 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.12, 1,572.78 and 561.16 is: 842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.12 : 1,572.78 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.12/1,572.78 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.12x = 1,572.78 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.12x = 882,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,581.22/1,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.06

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