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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.71, 1,620.95 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.71, 1,620.95 and 560.77 is: 841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.71 : 1,620.95 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.71/1,620.95 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.71x = 1,620.95 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.71x = 908,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,973.28/1,079.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.87

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