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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.94, 2,301.21 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.94, 2,301.21 and 560.12 is: 840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.94 : 2,301.21 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.94/2,301.21 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.94x = 2,301.21 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.94x = 1,288,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,942.24/1,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.28

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