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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.61, 2,064.99 and 554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.61, 2,064.99 and 554.78 is: 832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.61 : 2,064.99 = 554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.61/2,064.99 = 554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.61x = 2,064.99 × 554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.61x = 1,145,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,608.60/1,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.19

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