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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.67, 1,579.46 and 565.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.67, 1,579.46 and 565.15 is: 847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.67 : 1,579.46 = 565.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.67/1,579.46 = 565.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.67x = 1,579.46 × 565.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.67x = 892,629.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,629.28/1,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.97

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