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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.61, 2,302.22 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.61, 2,302.22 and 560.72 is: 841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.61 : 2,302.22 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.61/2,302.22 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.61x = 2,302.22 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.61x = 1,290,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,907.96/1,534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.19

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