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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.25, 1,706.28 and 560.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.25, 1,706.28 and 560.53 is: 840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.25 : 1,706.28 = 560.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.25/1,706.28 = 560.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.25x = 1,706.28 × 560.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.25x = 956,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,418.33/1,137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.99

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