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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.76, 2,008.17 and 560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.76, 2,008.17 and 560.27 is: 839.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.76 : 2,008.17 = 560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.76/2,008.17 = 560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.76x = 2,008.17 × 560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.76x = 1,125,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,117.41/1,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.79

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