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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.16, 1,661.77 and 559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.16, 1,661.77 and 559.73 is: 840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.16 : 1,661.77 = 559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.16/1,661.77 = 559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.16x = 1,661.77 × 559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.16x = 930,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,134.88/1,107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.11

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