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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.18, 1,662.36 and 560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.18, 1,662.36 and 560.02 is: 840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.18 : 1,662.36 = 560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.18/1,662.36 = 560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.18x = 1,662.36 × 560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.18x = 930,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,954.85/1,108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.08

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