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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.80, 1,657.17 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.80, 1,657.17 and 558.34 is: 836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.80 : 1,657.17 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.80/1,657.17 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.80x = 1,657.17 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.80x = 925,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,264.30/1,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.74

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