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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.06, 2,064.84 and 554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.06, 2,064.84 and 554.91 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.06 : 2,064.84 = 554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.06/2,064.84 = 554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.06x = 2,064.84 × 554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.06x = 1,145,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,800.36/1,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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