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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.57, 1,571.77 and 561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.57, 1,571.77 and 561.49 is: 841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.57 : 1,571.77 = 561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.57/1,571.77 = 561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.57x = 1,571.77 × 561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.57x = 882,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,523.87/1,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.65

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