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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.43, 1,616.13 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.43, 1,616.13 and 556.80 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.43 : 1,616.13 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.43/1,616.13 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.43x = 1,616.13 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.43x = 899,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,861.18/1,076.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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