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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.54, 1,718.05 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.54, 1,718.05 and 560.54 is: 840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.54 : 1,718.05 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.54/1,718.05 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.54x = 1,718.05 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.54x = 963,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,035.75/1,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.68

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