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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.76, 2,341.50 and 781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.76, 2,341.50 and 781.20 is: 1,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.76 : 2,341.50 = 781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.76/2,341.50 = 781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.76x = 2,341.50 × 781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.76x = 1,829,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,179.80/1,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.98

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