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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.12, 2,335.41 and 1,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.12, 2,335.41 and 1,011.21 is: 1,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.12 : 2,335.41 = 1,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.12/2,335.41 = 1,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.12x = 2,335.41 × 1,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.12x = 2,361,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,589.95/1,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.72

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