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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.68, 1,661.76 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.68, 1,661.76 and 560.16 is: 840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.68 : 1,661.76 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.68/1,661.76 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.68x = 1,661.76 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.68x = 930,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,851.48/1,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.36

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