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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.63, 2,301.96 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.63, 2,301.96 and 560.93 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.63 : 2,301.96 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.63/2,301.96 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.63x = 2,301.96 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.63x = 1,291,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,238.42/1,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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