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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.31, 1,661.82 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.31, 1,661.82 and 560.21 is: 839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.31 : 1,661.82 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.31/1,661.82 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.31x = 1,661.82 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.31x = 930,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,968.18/1,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.99

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