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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.24, 2,071.86 and 560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.24, 2,071.86 and 560.09 is: 840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.24 : 2,071.86 = 560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.24/2,071.86 = 560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.24x = 2,071.86 × 560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.24x = 1,160,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,425.27/1,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.13

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