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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.62, 2,920.99 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.62, 2,920.99 and 560.64 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.62 : 2,920.99 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.62/2,920.99 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.62x = 2,920.99 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.62x = 1,637,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,623.83/1,947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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