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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.80, 1,700.70 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.80, 1,700.70 and 557.80 is: 836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.80 : 1,700.70 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.80/1,700.70 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.80x = 1,700.70 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.80x = 948,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,650.46/1,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.70

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