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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.44, 2,340.66 and 406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.44, 2,340.66 and 406.18 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.44 : 2,340.66 = 406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.44/2,340.66 = 406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.44x = 2,340.66 × 406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.44x = 950,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,729.28/1,560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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