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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.82, 2,341.59 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.82, 2,341.59 and 465.16 is: 697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.82 : 2,341.59 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.82/2,341.59 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.82x = 2,341.59 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.82x = 1,089,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,214.00/1,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.85

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