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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.02, 2,340.17 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.02, 2,340.17 and 534.02 is: 801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.02 : 2,340.17 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.02/2,340.17 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.02x = 2,340.17 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.02x = 1,249,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,697.58/1,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.08

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