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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.17, 1,570.43 and 560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.17, 1,570.43 and 560.35 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.17 : 1,570.43 = 560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.17/1,570.43 = 560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.17x = 1,570.43 × 560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.17x = 879,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,982.60/1,048.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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