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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.44, 1,614.92 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.44, 1,614.92 and 556.24 is: 834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.44 : 1,614.92 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.44/1,614.92 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.44x = 1,614.92 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.44x = 898,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,283.10/1,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.49

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