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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.86, 1,658.85 and 557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.86, 1,658.85 and 557.39 is: 836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.86 : 1,658.85 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.86/1,658.85 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.86x = 1,658.85 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.86x = 924,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,626.40/1,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.12

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