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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.66, 1,614.50 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.66, 1,614.50 and 556.96 is: 835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.66 : 1,614.50 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.66/1,614.50 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.66x = 1,614.50 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.66x = 899,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,211.92/1,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.19

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