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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.56, 1,659.60 and 558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.56, 1,659.60 and 558.36 is: 838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.56 : 1,659.60 = 558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.56/1,659.60 = 558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.56x = 1,659.60 × 558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.56x = 926,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,654.26/1,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.18

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