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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.88, 2,065.62 and 555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.88, 2,065.62 and 555.15 is: 832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.88 : 2,065.62 = 555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.88/2,065.62 = 555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.88x = 2,065.62 × 555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.88x = 1,146,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,728.94/1,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.85

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