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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.31, 2,339.25 and 1,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.31, 2,339.25 and 1,195.01 is: 1,790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.31 : 2,339.25 = 1,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.31/2,339.25 = 1,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.31x = 2,339.25 × 1,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.31x = 2,795,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,415.45/1,561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.44

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