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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.53, 2,154.23 and 1,187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.53, 2,154.23 and 1,187.53 is: 1,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.53 : 2,154.23 = 1,187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.53/2,154.23 = 1,187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.53x = 2,154.23 × 1,187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.53x = 2,558,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,205.88/1,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.32

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