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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.75, 2,342.76 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.75, 2,342.76 and 407.50 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.75 : 2,342.76 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.75/2,342.76 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.75x = 2,342.76 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.75x = 954,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,674.70/1,561.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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