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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.46, 1,658.69 and 559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.46, 1,658.69 and 559.83 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.46 : 1,658.69 = 559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.46/1,658.69 = 559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.46x = 1,658.69 × 559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.46x = 928,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,584.42/1,107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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