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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.25, 2,008.98 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.25, 2,008.98 and 560.70 is: 840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.25 : 2,008.98 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.25/2,008.98 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.25x = 2,008.98 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.25x = 1,126,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,435.09/1,340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.47

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