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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.30, 1,610.05 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.30, 1,610.05 and 561.22 is: 840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.30 : 1,610.05 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.30/1,610.05 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.30x = 1,610.05 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.30x = 903,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,592.26/1,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.32

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