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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.14, 2,071.68 and 560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.14, 2,071.68 and 560.17 is: 839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.14 : 2,071.68 = 560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.14/2,071.68 = 560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.14x = 2,071.68 × 560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.14x = 1,160,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,492.99/1,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.63

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