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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.12, 1,576.52 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.12, 1,576.52 and 562.52 is: 845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.12 : 1,576.52 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.12/1,576.52 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.12x = 1,576.52 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.12x = 886,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,813.34/1,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.30

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