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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.72, 1,621.46 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.72, 1,621.46 and 561.08 is: 841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.72 : 1,621.46 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.72/1,621.46 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.72x = 1,621.46 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.72x = 909,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,768.78/1,081.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.04

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