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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.60, 2,342.31 and 830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.60, 2,342.31 and 830.79 is: 1,246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.60 : 2,342.31 = 830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.60/2,342.31 = 830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.60x = 2,342.31 × 830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.60x = 1,945,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,956.01/1,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.93

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