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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.64, 2,155.50 and 1,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.64, 2,155.50 and 1,035.76 is: 1,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.64 : 2,155.50 = 1,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.64/2,155.50 = 1,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.64x = 2,155.50 × 1,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.64x = 2,232,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,580.68/1,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.55

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