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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.90, 1,663.89 and 560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.90, 1,663.89 and 560.89 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.90 : 1,663.89 = 560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.90/1,663.89 = 560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.90x = 1,663.89 × 560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.90x = 933,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,259.26/1,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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