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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.51, 2,301.42 and 560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.51, 2,301.42 and 560.45 is: 840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.51 : 2,301.42 = 560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.51/2,301.42 = 560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.51x = 2,301.42 × 560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.51x = 1,289,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,830.84/1,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.00

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