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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.52, 1,815.19 and 560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.52, 1,815.19 and 560.71 is: 841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.52 : 1,815.19 = 560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.52/1,815.19 = 560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.52x = 1,815.19 × 560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.52x = 1,017,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,795.18/1,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.49

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