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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.81, 2,340.77 and 738.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.81, 2,340.77 and 738.87 is: 1,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.81 : 2,340.77 = 738.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.81/2,340.77 = 738.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.81x = 2,340.77 × 738.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.81x = 1,729,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,512.26/1,560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.08

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