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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076, 1,613.58 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076, 1,613.58 and 555.80 is: 833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076 : 1,613.58 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076/1,613.58 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076x = 1,613.58 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076x = 896,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,827.76/1,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.48

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