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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.72, 2,074.19 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.72, 2,074.19 and 561.04 is: 841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.72 : 2,074.19 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.72/2,074.19 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.72x = 2,074.19 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.72x = 1,163,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,695.57/1,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.60

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