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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.28, 1,709.50 and 562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.28, 1,709.50 and 562.84 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.28 : 1,709.50 = 562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.28/1,709.50 = 562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.28x = 1,709.50 × 562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.28x = 962,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,174.98/1,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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