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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.48, 2,340.96 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.48, 2,340.96 and 464.70 is: 697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.48 : 2,340.96 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.48/2,340.96 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.48x = 2,340.96 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.48x = 1,087,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,844.11/1,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.12

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