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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.31, 2,340.49 and 871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.31, 2,340.49 and 871.36 is: 1,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.31 : 2,340.49 = 871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.31/2,340.49 = 871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.31x = 2,340.49 × 871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.31x = 2,039,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,417.17/1,560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.06

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