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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.02, 2,337.71 and 1,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.02, 2,337.71 and 1,231.74 is: 1,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.02 : 2,337.71 = 1,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.02/2,337.71 = 1,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.02x = 2,337.71 × 1,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.02x = 2,879,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,444.76/1,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.78

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