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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.96, 2,072.33 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.96, 2,072.33 and 560.01 is: 839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.96 : 2,072.33 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.96/2,072.33 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.96x = 2,072.33 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.96x = 1,160,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,522.72/1,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.77

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