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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.48, 2,340.69 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.48, 2,340.69 and 406.23 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.48 : 2,340.69 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.48/2,340.69 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.48x = 2,340.69 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.48x = 950,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,858.50/1,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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