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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.96, 2,153.92 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.96, 2,153.92 and 931.56 is: 1,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.96 : 2,153.92 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.96/2,153.92 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.96x = 2,153.92 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.96x = 2,006,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,501.06/1,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.43

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