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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.46, 1,661.65 and 559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.46, 1,661.65 and 559.80 is: 839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.46 : 1,661.65 = 559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.46/1,661.65 = 559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.46x = 1,661.65 × 559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.46x = 930,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,191.67/1,107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.93

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