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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.06, 2,065.56 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.06, 2,065.56 and 554.90 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.06 : 2,065.56 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.06/2,065.56 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.06x = 2,065.56 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.06x = 1,146,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,179.24/1,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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