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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.17, 2,073.64 and 561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.17, 2,073.64 and 561.02 is: 841.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.17 : 2,073.64 = 561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.17/2,073.64 = 561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.17x = 2,073.64 × 561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.17x = 1,163,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,353.51/1,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.69

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