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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.13, 1,660.22 and 558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.13, 1,660.22 and 558.69 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.13 : 1,660.22 = 558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.13/1,660.22 = 558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.13x = 1,660.22 × 558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.13x = 927,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,549.67/1,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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