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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.83, 1,660.35 and 558.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.83, 1,660.35 and 558.67 is: 838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.83 : 1,660.35 = 558.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.83/1,660.35 = 558.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.83x = 1,660.35 × 558.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.83x = 927,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,587.73/1,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.06

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