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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.40, 1,661.20 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.40, 1,661.20 and 560.72 is: 840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.40 : 1,661.20 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.40/1,661.20 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.40x = 1,661.20 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.40x = 931,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,468.06/1,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.37

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