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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.93, 2,066.58 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.93, 2,066.58 and 555.80 is: 834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.93 : 2,066.58 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.93/2,066.58 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.93x = 2,066.58 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.93x = 1,148,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,594.83/1,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.17

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