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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.69, 1,571.96 and 561.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.69, 1,571.96 and 561.61 is: 841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.69 : 1,571.96 = 561.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.69/1,571.96 = 561.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.69x = 1,571.96 × 561.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.69x = 882,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,825.65/1,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.84

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