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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.99, 1,995.31 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.99, 1,995.31 and 560.55 is: 840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.99 : 1,995.31 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.99/1,995.31 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.99x = 1,995.31 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.99x = 1,118,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,471.02/1,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.96

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