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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.33, 1,610.42 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.33, 1,610.42 and 560.25 is: 839.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.33 : 1,610.42 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.33/1,610.42 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.33x = 1,610.42 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.33x = 902,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,235.00/1,074.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.81

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