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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.13, 2,339.80 and 683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.13, 2,339.80 and 683.25 is: 1,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.13 : 2,339.80 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.13/2,339.80 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.13x = 2,339.80 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.13x = 1,598,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,664.93/1,561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.05

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