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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.96, 2,073.38 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.96, 2,073.38 and 560.92 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.96 : 2,073.38 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.96/2,073.38 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.96x = 2,073.38 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.96x = 1,163,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,000.31/1,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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