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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.04, 2,340.06 and 901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.04, 2,340.06 and 901.51 is: 1,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.04 : 2,340.06 = 901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.04/2,340.06 = 901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.04x = 2,340.06 × 901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.04x = 2,109,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,587.49/1,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.27

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