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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.03, 1,574.57 and 562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.03, 1,574.57 and 562.43 is: 844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.03 : 1,574.57 = 562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.03/1,574.57 = 562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.03x = 1,574.57 × 562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.03x = 885,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,585.41/1,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.19

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