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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.04, 2,065.40 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.04, 2,065.40 and 555.68 is: 833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.04 : 2,065.40 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.04/2,065.40 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.04x = 2,065.40 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.04x = 1,147,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,701.47/1,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.46

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