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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.33, 2,340.92 and 682.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.33, 2,340.92 and 682.67 is: 1,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.33 : 2,340.92 = 682.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.33/2,340.92 = 682.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.33x = 2,340.92 × 682.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.33x = 1,598,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,083.42/1,560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.20

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