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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.93, 2,074.50 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.93, 2,074.50 and 560.80 is: 841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.93 : 2,074.50 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.93/2,074.50 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.93x = 2,074.50 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.93x = 1,163,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,379.60/1,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.85

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