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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.94, 2,073.33 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.94, 2,073.33 and 560.06 is: 840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.94 : 2,073.33 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.94/2,073.33 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.94x = 2,073.33 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.94x = 1,161,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,189.20/1,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.26

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