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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.66, 1,506.97 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.66, 1,506.97 and 560.20 is: 840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.66 : 1,506.97 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.66/1,506.97 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.66x = 1,506.97 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.66x = 844,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,204.59/1,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.29

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