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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.08, 1,657.62 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.08, 1,657.62 and 557.72 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.08 : 1,657.62 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.08/1,657.62 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.08x = 1,657.62 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.08x = 924,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,487.83/1,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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