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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.04, 1,659.30 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.04, 1,659.30 and 560.48 is: 839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.04 : 1,659.30 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.04/1,659.30 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.04x = 1,659.30 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.04x = 929,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,996.17/1,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.32

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