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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.60, 2,342.49 and 637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.60, 2,342.49 and 637.14 is: 955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.60 : 2,342.49 = 637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.60/2,342.49 = 637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.60x = 2,342.49 × 637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.60x = 1,492,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,499.26/1,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.75

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