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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.72, 2,153.50 and 1,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.72, 2,153.50 and 1,265.47 is: 1,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.72 : 2,153.50 = 1,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.72/2,153.50 = 1,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.72x = 2,153.50 × 1,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.72x = 2,725,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,189.65/1,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.11

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