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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.59, 2,320.95 and 560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.59, 2,320.95 and 560.26 is: 840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.59 : 2,320.95 = 560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.59/2,320.95 = 560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.59x = 2,320.95 × 560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.59x = 1,300,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,335.45/1,547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.23

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