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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.76, 1,661.82 and 559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.76, 1,661.82 and 559.72 is: 839.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.76 : 1,661.82 = 559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.76/1,661.82 = 559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.76x = 1,661.82 × 559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.76x = 930,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,153.89/1,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.67

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