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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.90, 1,662.39 and 559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.90, 1,662.39 and 559.89 is: 840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.90 : 1,662.39 = 559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.90/1,662.39 = 559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.90x = 1,662.39 × 559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.90x = 930,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,755.54/1,107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.11

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