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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.83, 1,717.73 and 560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.83, 1,717.73 and 560.35 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.83 : 1,717.73 = 560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.83/1,717.73 = 560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.83x = 1,717.73 × 560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.83x = 962,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,530.01/1,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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