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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.74, 2,341.02 and 944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.74, 2,341.02 and 944.28 is: 1,416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.74 : 2,341.02 = 944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.74/2,341.02 = 944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.74x = 2,341.02 × 944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.74x = 2,210,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,578.37/1,560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.37

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