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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.59, 2,155.35 and 1,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.59, 2,155.35 and 1,210.73 is: 1,672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.59 : 2,155.35 = 1,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.59/2,155.35 = 1,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.59x = 2,155.35 × 1,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.59x = 2,609,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,553.37/1,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.16

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