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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.80, 1,656.32 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.80, 1,656.32 and 557.20 is: 835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.80 : 1,656.32 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.80/1,656.32 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.80x = 1,656.32 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.80x = 922,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,901.50/1,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.36

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