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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.92, 2,011.13 and 560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.92, 2,011.13 and 560.71 is: 840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.92 : 2,011.13 = 560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.92/2,011.13 = 560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.92x = 2,011.13 × 560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.92x = 1,127,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,662.10/1,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.96

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