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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.12, 2,340.32 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.12, 2,340.32 and 405.88 is: 608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.12 : 2,340.32 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.12/2,340.32 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.12x = 2,340.32 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.12x = 949,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,889.08/1,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.86

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