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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.37, 1,575.12 and 563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.37, 1,575.12 and 563.33 is: 844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.37 : 1,575.12 = 563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.37/1,575.12 = 563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.37x = 1,575.12 × 563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.37x = 887,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,312.35/1,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.76

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