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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.96, 1,579.68 and 567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.96, 1,579.68 and 567.24 is: 850.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.96 : 1,579.68 = 567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.96/1,579.68 = 567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.96x = 1,579.68 × 567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.96x = 896,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,057.68/1,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.18

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