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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.42, 2,066.24 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.42, 2,066.24 and 555.28 is: 833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.42 : 2,066.24 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.42/2,066.24 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.42x = 2,066.24 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.42x = 1,147,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,337.97/1,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.57

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