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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.70, 2,483.33 and 560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.70, 2,483.33 and 560.69 is: 840.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.70 : 2,483.33 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.70/2,483.33 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.70x = 2,483.33 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.70x = 1,392,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,375.49/1,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.45

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