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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.47, 2,340.90 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.47, 2,340.90 and 464.81 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.47 : 2,340.90 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.47/2,340.90 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.47x = 2,340.90 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.47x = 1,088,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,062.02/1,560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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