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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.10, 1,716.61 and 559.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.10, 1,716.61 and 559.77 is: 839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.10 : 1,716.61 = 559.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.10/1,716.61 = 559.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.10x = 1,716.61 × 559.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.10x = 960,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,906.78/1,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.15

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