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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.26, 1,574.30 and 562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.26, 1,574.30 and 562.06 is: 843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.26 : 1,574.30 = 562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.26/1,574.30 = 562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.26x = 1,574.30 × 562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.26x = 884,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,851.06/1,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.31

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