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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.76, 1,867.12 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.76, 1,867.12 and 560.76 is: 841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.76 : 1,867.12 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.76/1,867.12 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.76x = 1,867.12 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.76x = 1,047,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,006.21/1,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.13

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