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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.67, 1,571.18 and 560.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.67, 1,571.18 and 560.85 is: 840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.67 : 1,571.18 = 560.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.67/1,571.18 = 560.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.67x = 1,571.18 × 560.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.67x = 881,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,196.30/1,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.30

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