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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.87, 2,341.45 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.87, 2,341.45 and 406.63 is: 609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.87 : 2,341.45 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.87/2,341.45 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.87x = 2,341.45 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.87x = 952,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,101.78/1,560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.98

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