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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.57, 2,064.92 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.57, 2,064.92 and 554.73 is: 832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.57 : 2,064.92 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.57/2,064.92 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.57x = 2,064.92 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.57x = 1,145,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,470.30/1,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.12

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