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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.72, 1,619.96 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.72, 1,619.96 and 560.08 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.72 : 1,619.96 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.72/1,619.96 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.72x = 1,619.96 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.72x = 907,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,307.20/1,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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