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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.56, 2,341.80 and 1,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.56, 2,341.80 and 1,148.67 is: 1,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.56 : 2,341.80 = 1,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.56/2,341.80 = 1,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.56x = 2,341.80 × 1,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.56x = 2,689,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,955.41/1,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.72

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