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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.19, 2,153.04 and 897.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.19, 2,153.04 and 897.07 is: 1,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.19 : 2,153.04 = 897.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.19/2,153.04 = 897.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.19x = 2,153.04 × 897.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.19x = 1,931,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,427.59/1,560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.94

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