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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.57, 1,574.76 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.57, 1,574.76 and 563.49 is: 844.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.57 : 1,574.76 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.57/1,574.76 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.57x = 1,574.76 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.57x = 887,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,361.51/1,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.65

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