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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.57, 2,073.21 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.57, 2,073.21 and 560.22 is: 840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.57 : 2,073.21 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.57/2,073.21 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.57x = 2,073.21 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.57x = 1,161,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,453.71/1,382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.07

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