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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.83, 2,342.34 and 1,151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.83, 2,342.34 and 1,151.03 is: 1,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.83 : 2,342.34 = 1,151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.83/2,342.34 = 1,151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.83x = 2,342.34 × 1,151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.83x = 2,696,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,091.90/1,560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.35

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