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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.96, 1,656.32 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.96, 1,656.32 and 555.69 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.96 : 1,656.32 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.96/1,656.32 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.96x = 1,656.32 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.96x = 920,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,397.68/1,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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