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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.93, 1,711.76 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.93, 1,711.76 and 563.40 is: 845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.93 : 1,711.76 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.93/1,711.76 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.93x = 1,711.76 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.93x = 964,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,402.77/1,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.28

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