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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.88, 1,815.57 and 560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.88, 1,815.57 and 560.78 is: 840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.88 : 1,815.57 = 560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.88/1,815.57 = 560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.88x = 1,815.57 × 560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.88x = 1,018,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,135.34/1,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.82

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