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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.76, 2,340.16 and 1,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.76, 2,340.16 and 1,232.96 is: 1,847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.76 : 2,340.16 = 1,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.76/2,340.16 = 1,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.76x = 2,340.16 × 1,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.76x = 2,885,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,323.67/1,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.48

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