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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.60, 1,661.68 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.60, 1,661.68 and 560.08 is: 840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.60 : 1,661.68 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.60/1,661.68 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.60x = 1,661.68 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.60x = 930,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,673.73/1,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.26

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