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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.57 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.38, 1,716.57 and 560.37 is: 840.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.38 : 1,716.57 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.38/1,716.57 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.38x = 1,716.57 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.38x = 961,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,914.33/1,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.56

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