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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.09, 2,338.30 and 866.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.09, 2,338.30 and 866.59 is: 1,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.09 : 2,338.30 = 866.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.09/2,338.30 = 866.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.09x = 2,338.30 × 866.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.09x = 2,026,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,347.40/1,560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.87

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