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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.31, 1,571.68 and 561.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.31, 1,571.68 and 561.95 is: 842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.31 : 1,571.68 = 561.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.31/1,571.68 = 561.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.31x = 1,571.68 × 561.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.31x = 883,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,205.58/1,048.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.50

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