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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.42, 1,662.70 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.42, 1,662.70 and 560.37 is: 839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.42 : 1,662.70 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.42/1,662.70 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.42x = 1,662.70 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.42x = 931,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,727.20/1,109.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.83

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