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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.40, 1,620.94 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.40, 1,620.94 and 560.88 is: 840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.40 : 1,620.94 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.40/1,620.94 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.40x = 1,620.94 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.40x = 909,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,152.83/1,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.72

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