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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.90, 2,011.66 and 560.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.90, 2,011.66 and 560.47 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.90 : 2,011.66 = 560.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.90/2,011.66 = 560.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.90x = 2,011.66 × 560.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.90x = 1,127,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,465.02/1,340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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