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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.08, 2,483.97 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.08, 2,483.97 and 560.32 is: 840.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.08 : 2,483.97 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.08/2,483.97 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.08x = 2,483.97 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.08x = 1,391,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,809.76/1,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.42

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