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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.61, 2,300.50 and 560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.61, 2,300.50 and 560.03 is: 839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.61 : 2,300.50 = 560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.61/2,300.50 = 560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.61x = 2,300.50 × 560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.61x = 1,288,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,337.51/1,534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.52

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