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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.56, 1,996.08 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.56, 1,996.08 and 561.12 is: 841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.56 : 1,996.08 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.56/1,996.08 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.56x = 1,996.08 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.56x = 1,120,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,040.41/1,330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.78

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