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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.91, 2,002.77 and 555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.91, 2,002.77 and 555.15 is: 832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.91 : 2,002.77 = 555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.91/2,002.77 = 555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.91x = 2,002.77 × 555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.91x = 1,111,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,837.77/1,334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.89

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