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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.43, 2,339.59 and 737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.43, 2,339.59 and 737.94 is: 1,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.43 : 2,339.59 = 737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.43/2,339.59 = 737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.43x = 2,339.59 × 737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.43x = 1,726,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,477.04/1,560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.41

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