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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.62, 2,341.37 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.62, 2,341.37 and 465.03 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.62 : 2,341.37 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.62/2,341.37 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.62x = 2,341.37 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.62x = 1,088,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,808.45/1,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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