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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.89, 1,615.32 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.89, 1,615.32 and 556.32 is: 835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.89 : 1,615.32 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.89/1,615.32 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.89x = 1,615.32 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.89x = 898,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,634.82/1,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.25

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