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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.46, 1,662.69 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.46, 1,662.69 and 560.34 is: 840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.46 : 1,662.69 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.46/1,662.69 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.46x = 1,662.69 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.46x = 931,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,671.71/1,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.51

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