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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.32, 2,064.78 and 554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.32, 2,064.78 and 554.62 is: 832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.32 : 2,064.78 = 554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.32/2,064.78 = 554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.32x = 2,064.78 × 554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.32x = 1,145,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,168.28/1,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.05

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