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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560, 2,340 and 636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560, 2,340 and 636.06 is: 954.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560 : 2,340 = 636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560/2,340 = 636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560x = 2,340 × 636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560x = 1,488,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,380.40/1,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.09

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