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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.81, 1,662.82 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.81, 1,662.82 and 560.64 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.81 : 1,662.82 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.81/1,662.82 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.81x = 1,662.82 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.81x = 932,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,243.40/1,108.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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