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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.46, 1,657.07 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.46, 1,657.07 and 556.19 is: 834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.46 : 1,657.07 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.46/1,657.07 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.46x = 1,657.07 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.46x = 921,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,642.98/1,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.48

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