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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.21, 2,341.37 and 975.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.21, 2,341.37 and 975.85 is: 1,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.21 : 2,341.37 = 975.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.21/2,341.37 = 975.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.21x = 2,341.37 × 975.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.21x = 2,284,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,822.50/1,561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.50

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