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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.85, 1,654.27 and 556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.85, 1,654.27 and 556.40 is: 833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.85 : 1,654.27 = 556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.85/1,654.27 = 556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.85x = 1,654.27 × 556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.85x = 920,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,438.57/1,103.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.84

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