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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.53, 2,073.11 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.53, 2,073.11 and 559.68 is: 839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.53 : 2,073.11 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.53/2,073.11 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.53x = 2,073.11 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.53x = 1,160,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,278.20/1,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.85

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