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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.48, 2,011.13 and 560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.48, 2,011.13 and 560.86 is: 841.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.48 : 2,011.13 = 560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.48/2,011.13 = 560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.48x = 2,011.13 × 560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.48x = 1,127,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,962.37/1,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.46

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