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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.74, 2,072.70 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.74, 2,072.70 and 560.40 is: 840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.74 : 2,072.70 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.74/2,072.70 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.74x = 2,072.70 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.74x = 1,161,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,541.08/1,381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.64

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