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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.35, 1,661.42 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.35, 1,661.42 and 559.12 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.35 : 1,661.42 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.35/1,661.42 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.35x = 1,661.42 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.35x = 928,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,933.15/1,107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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