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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.95, 2,154.36 and 1,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.95, 2,154.36 and 1,187.33 is: 1,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.95 : 2,154.36 = 1,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.95/2,154.36 = 1,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.95x = 2,154.36 × 1,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.95x = 2,557,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,936.26/1,560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.70

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