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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.08, 1,659.12 and 558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.08, 1,659.12 and 558.73 is: 838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.08 : 1,659.12 = 558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.08/1,659.12 = 558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.08x = 1,659.12 × 558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.08x = 926,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,991.82/1,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.09

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