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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.28, 1,575.84 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.28, 1,575.84 and 563.20 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.28 : 1,575.84 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.28/1,575.84 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.28x = 1,575.84 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.28x = 887,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,513.09/1,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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