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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.87, 2,065.98 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.87, 2,065.98 and 555.74 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.87 : 2,065.98 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.87/2,065.98 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.87x = 2,065.98 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.87x = 1,148,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,147.73/1,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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