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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.11, 1,657.72 and 557.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.11, 1,657.72 and 557.99 is: 836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.11 : 1,657.72 = 557.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.11/1,657.72 = 557.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.11x = 1,657.72 × 557.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.11x = 924,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,986.67/1,106.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.26

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