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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.96, 1,661.31 and 559.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.96, 1,661.31 and 559.86 is: 839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.96 : 1,661.31 = 559.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.96/1,661.31 = 559.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.96x = 1,661.31 × 559.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.96x = 930,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,101.02/1,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.47

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