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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.93, 1,995.42 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.93, 1,995.42 and 560.49 is: 840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.93 : 1,995.42 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.93/1,995.42 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.93x = 1,995.42 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.93x = 1,118,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,410.15/1,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.95

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