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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.02, 1,660.63 and 558.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.02, 1,660.63 and 558.85 is: 838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.02 : 1,660.63 = 558.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.02/1,660.63 = 558.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.02x = 1,660.63 × 558.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.02x = 928,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,043.08/1,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.33

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