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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.71, 1,577.27 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.71, 1,577.27 and 564.71 is: 847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.71 : 1,577.27 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.71/1,577.27 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.71x = 1,577.27 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.71x = 890,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,693.67/1,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.71

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