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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.54, 2,340.78 and 903.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.54, 2,340.78 and 903.39 is: 1,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.54 : 2,340.78 = 903.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.54/2,340.78 = 903.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.54x = 2,340.78 × 903.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.54x = 2,114,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,637.24/1,560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.07

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