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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.63, 2,065.64 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.63, 2,065.64 and 554.92 is: 832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.63 : 2,065.64 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.63/2,065.64 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.63x = 2,065.64 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.63x = 1,146,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,257.01/1,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.66

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