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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.93, 1,707.24 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.93, 1,707.24 and 560.40 is: 840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.93 : 1,707.24 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.93/1,707.24 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.93x = 1,707.24 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.93x = 956,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,737.30/1,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.77

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