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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.83, 2,341.25 and 636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.83, 2,341.25 and 636.14 is: 954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.83 : 2,341.25 = 636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.83/2,341.25 = 636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.83x = 2,341.25 × 636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.83x = 1,489,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,352.87/1,560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.21

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