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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.43, 1,706.51 and 559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.43, 1,706.51 and 559.90 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.43 : 1,706.51 = 559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.43/1,706.51 = 559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.43x = 1,706.51 × 559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.43x = 955,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,474.95/1,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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