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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.83, 1,718.70 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.83, 1,718.70 and 560.93 is: 840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.83 : 1,718.70 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.83/1,718.70 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.83x = 1,718.70 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.83x = 964,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,061.80/1,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.64

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