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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.51, 2,340.78 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.51, 2,340.78 and 464.97 is: 697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.51 : 2,340.78 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.51/2,340.78 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.51x = 2,340.78 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.51x = 1,088,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,392.48/1,560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.46

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