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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.96, 2,066.14 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.96, 2,066.14 and 555.80 is: 833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.96 : 2,066.14 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.96/2,066.14 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.96x = 2,066.14 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.96x = 1,148,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,360.61/1,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.98

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