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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.52, 2,342.04 and 830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.52, 2,342.04 and 830.62 is: 1,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.52 : 2,342.04 = 830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.52/2,342.04 = 830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.52x = 2,342.04 × 830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.52x = 1,945,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,345.26/1,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.60

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