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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.53, 1,717.61 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.53, 1,717.61 and 558.90 is: 838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.53 : 1,717.61 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.53/1,717.61 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.53x = 1,717.61 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.53x = 959,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,969.43/1,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.75

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