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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.24, 1,572.96 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.24, 1,572.96 and 561.56 is: 842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.24 : 1,572.96 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.24/1,572.96 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.24x = 1,572.96 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.24x = 883,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,311.42/1,048.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.66

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