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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.85, 1,716.70 and 559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.85, 1,716.70 and 559.90 is: 839.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.85 : 1,716.70 = 559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.85/1,716.70 = 559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.85x = 1,716.70 × 559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.85x = 961,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,171.75/1,144.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.56

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