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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.50, 1,661.79 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.50, 1,661.79 and 560.34 is: 840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.50 : 1,661.79 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.50/1,661.79 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.50x = 1,661.79 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.50x = 931,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,167.41/1,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.02

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