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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.54, 2,010.39 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.54, 2,010.39 and 560.54 is: 840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.54 : 2,010.39 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.54/2,010.39 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.54x = 2,010.39 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.54x = 1,126,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,904.01/1,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.63

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