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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.30, 1,663.80 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.30, 1,663.80 and 560.20 is: 840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.30 : 1,663.80 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.30/1,663.80 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.30x = 1,663.80 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.30x = 932,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,060.76/1,108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.98

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