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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.70, 1,657.14 and 556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.70, 1,657.14 and 556.52 is: 834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.70 : 1,657.14 = 556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.70/1,657.14 = 556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.70x = 1,657.14 × 556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.70x = 922,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,231.55/1,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.83

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