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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.19, 1,572.71 and 562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.19, 1,572.71 and 562.11 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.19 : 1,572.71 = 562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.19/1,572.71 = 562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.19x = 1,572.71 × 562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.19x = 884,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,033.21/1,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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