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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.47, 2,072.75 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.47, 2,072.75 and 560.34 is: 841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.47 : 2,072.75 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.47/2,072.75 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.47x = 2,072.75 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.47x = 1,161,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,451.70/1,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.35

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