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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.27, 2,073.80 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.27, 2,073.80 and 560.32 is: 840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.27 : 2,073.80 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.27/2,073.80 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.27x = 2,073.80 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.27x = 1,161,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,987.83/1,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.64

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