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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.06, 2,067.06 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.06, 2,067.06 and 555.90 is: 834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.06 : 2,067.06 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.06/2,067.06 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.06x = 2,067.06 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.06x = 1,149,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,078.65/1,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.44

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