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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.80, 1,658.67 and 559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.80, 1,658.67 and 559.34 is: 838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.80 : 1,658.67 = 559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.80/1,658.67 = 559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.80x = 1,658.67 × 559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.80x = 927,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,760.48/1,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.24

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