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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.26, 2,920.78 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.26, 2,920.78 and 560.54 is: 840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.26 : 2,920.78 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.26/2,920.78 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.26x = 2,920.78 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.26x = 1,637,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,198.02/1,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.77

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