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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.87, 2,341.68 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.87, 2,341.68 and 465.32 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.87 : 2,341.68 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.87/2,341.68 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.87x = 2,341.68 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.87x = 1,089,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,616.50/1,560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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