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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.52, 2,340.79 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.52, 2,340.79 and 406.27 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.52 : 2,340.79 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.52/2,340.79 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.52x = 2,340.79 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.52x = 950,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,994.66/1,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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