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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.34, 1,657.86 and 557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.34, 1,657.86 and 557.70 is: 835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.34 : 1,657.86 = 557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.34/1,657.86 = 557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.34x = 1,657.86 × 557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.34x = 924,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,588.52/1,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.72

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