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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.39, 2,154.20 and 1,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.39, 2,154.20 and 1,063.76 is: 1,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.39 : 2,154.20 = 1,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.39/2,154.20 = 1,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.39x = 2,154.20 × 1,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.39x = 2,291,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,545.72/1,560.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.57

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