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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.78, 2,301.93 and 560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.78, 2,301.93 and 560.89 is: 841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.78 : 2,301.93 = 560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.78/2,301.93 = 560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.78x = 2,301.93 × 560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.78x = 1,291,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,132.40/1,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.25

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