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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.37, 1,572.12 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.37, 1,572.12 and 561.33 is: 841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.37 : 1,572.12 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.37/1,572.12 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.37x = 1,572.12 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.37x = 882,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,478.12/1,048.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.77

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