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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.63, 2,340.96 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.63, 2,340.96 and 406.38 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.63 : 2,340.96 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.63/2,340.96 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.63x = 2,340.96 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.63x = 951,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,319.32/1,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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