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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.21, 1,572.28 and 562.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.21, 1,572.28 and 562.21 is: 843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.21 : 1,572.28 = 562.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.21/1,572.28 = 562.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.21x = 1,572.28 × 562.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.21x = 883,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,951.54/1,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.30

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