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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.35, 1,659.92 and 558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.35, 1,659.92 and 558.12 is: 837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.35 : 1,659.92 = 558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.35/1,659.92 = 558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.35x = 1,659.92 × 558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.35x = 926,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,430.40/1,106.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.38

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