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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.73, 1,658.94 and 557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.73, 1,658.94 and 557.73 is: 836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.73 : 1,658.94 = 557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.73/1,658.94 = 557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.73x = 1,658.94 × 557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.73x = 925,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,240.61/1,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.77

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