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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.46, 2,341.19 and 573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.46, 2,341.19 and 573.46 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.46 : 2,341.19 = 573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.46/2,341.19 = 573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.46x = 2,341.19 × 573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.46x = 1,342,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,574.40/1,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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