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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.33, 1,814.58 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.33, 1,814.58 and 560.52 is: 841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.33 : 1,814.58 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.33/1,814.58 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.33x = 1,814.58 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.33x = 1,017,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,108.38/1,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.05

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