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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.02, 2,039.85 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.02, 2,039.85 and 558.66 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.02 : 2,039.85 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.02/2,039.85 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.02x = 2,039.85 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.02x = 1,139,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,582.60/1,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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