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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,653.96 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,653.96 and 555.36 is: 832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,653.96 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,653.96 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,653.96 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 918,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,543.23/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.01

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