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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.38, 2,074.44 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.38, 2,074.44 and 560.66 is: 841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.38 : 2,074.44 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.38/2,074.44 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.38x = 2,074.44 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.38x = 1,163,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,058.93/1,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.34

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