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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.59, 2,342.21 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.59, 2,342.21 and 407.43 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.59 : 2,342.21 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.59/2,342.21 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.59x = 2,342.21 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.59x = 954,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,284.58/1,561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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