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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.49, 1,657.66 and 557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.49, 1,657.66 and 557.34 is: 834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.49 : 1,657.66 = 557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.49/1,657.66 = 557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.49x = 1,657.66 × 557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.49x = 923,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,880.22/1,106.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.96

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