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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.88, 2,342.28 and 912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.88, 2,342.28 and 912.88 is: 1,369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.88 : 2,342.28 = 912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.88/2,342.28 = 912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.88x = 2,342.28 × 912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.88x = 2,138,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,220.57/1,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.88

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