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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.08, 2,152.77 and 970.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.08, 2,152.77 and 970.58 is: 1,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.08 : 2,152.77 = 970.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.08/2,152.77 = 970.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.08x = 2,152.77 × 970.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.08x = 2,089,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,435.51/1,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.31

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