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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.65, 1,662.50 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.65, 1,662.50 and 560.22 is: 840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.65 : 1,662.50 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.65/1,662.50 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.65x = 1,662.50 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.65x = 931,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,359.34/1,107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.84

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