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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.74, 2,340.90 and 636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.74, 2,340.90 and 636.35 is: 954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.74 : 2,340.90 = 636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.74/2,340.90 = 636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.74x = 2,340.90 × 636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.74x = 1,489,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,620.01/1,560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.43

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