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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.37, 1,717.74 and 560.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.37, 1,717.74 and 560.07 is: 839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.37 : 1,717.74 = 560.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.37/1,717.74 = 560.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.37x = 1,717.74 × 560.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.37x = 962,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,054.64/1,145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.95

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