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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.71, 2,341.50 and 683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.71, 2,341.50 and 683.29 is: 1,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.71 : 2,341.50 = 683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.71/2,341.50 = 683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.71x = 2,341.50 × 683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.71x = 1,599,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,908.41/1,560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.12

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