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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.68, 1,579.80 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.68, 1,579.80 and 566.24 is: 848.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.68 : 1,579.80 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.68/1,579.80 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.68x = 1,579.80 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.68x = 894,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,545.95/1,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.97

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