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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.70, 1,815.42 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.70, 1,815.42 and 560.88 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.70 : 1,815.42 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.70/1,815.42 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.70x = 1,815.42 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.70x = 1,018,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,232.77/1,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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