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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.40, 2,320.65 and 560.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.40, 2,320.65 and 560.07 is: 839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.40 : 2,320.65 = 560.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.40/2,320.65 = 560.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.40x = 2,320.65 × 560.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.40x = 1,299,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,726.45/1,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.94

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