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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.31, 1,814.57 and 560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.31, 1,814.57 and 560.50 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.31 : 1,814.57 = 560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.31/1,814.57 = 560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.31x = 1,814.57 × 560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.31x = 1,017,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,066.49/1,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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