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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.60, 2,008.32 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.60, 2,008.32 and 560.20 is: 839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.60 : 2,008.32 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.60/2,008.32 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.60x = 2,008.32 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.60x = 1,125,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,060.86/1,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.85

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