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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.42, 1,880.58 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.42, 1,880.58 and 560.03 is: 840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.42 : 1,880.58 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.42/1,880.58 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.42x = 1,880.58 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.42x = 1,053,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,181.22/1,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.25

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