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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.47, 1,658.21 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.47, 1,658.21 and 557.10 is: 835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.47 : 1,658.21 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.47/1,658.21 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.47x = 1,658.21 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.47x = 923,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,786.01/1,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.65

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