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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.08, 1,541.76 and 560.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.08, 1,541.76 and 560.85 is: 839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.08 : 1,541.76 = 560.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.08/1,541.76 = 560.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.08x = 1,541.76 × 560.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.08x = 864,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,696.10/1,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.45

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