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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.20, 1,698.60 and 556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.20, 1,698.60 and 556.40 is: 833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.20 : 1,698.60 = 556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.20/1,698.60 = 556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.20x = 1,698.60 × 556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.20x = 945,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,101.04/1,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.28

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