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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.65, 1,572.30 and 560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.65, 1,572.30 and 560.67 is: 840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.65 : 1,572.30 = 560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.65/1,572.30 = 560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.65x = 1,572.30 × 560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.65x = 881,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,541.44/1,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.64

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