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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.11, 2,342.43 and 975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.11, 2,342.43 and 975.96 is: 1,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.11 : 2,342.43 = 975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.11/2,342.43 = 975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.11x = 2,342.43 × 975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.11x = 2,286,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,117.98/1,561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.42

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