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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.63, 2,153.52 and 861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.63, 2,153.52 and 861.96 is: 1,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.63 : 2,153.52 = 861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.63/2,153.52 = 861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.63x = 2,153.52 × 861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.63x = 1,856,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,248.10/1,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.42

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