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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.80, 2,344.14 and 1,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.80, 2,344.14 and 1,129.80 is: 1,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.80 : 2,344.14 = 1,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.80/2,344.14 = 1,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.80x = 2,344.14 × 1,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.80x = 2,648,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,409.37/1,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.74

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