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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.10, 2,065.08 and 555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.10, 2,065.08 and 555.15 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.10 : 2,065.08 = 555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.10/2,065.08 = 555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.10x = 2,065.08 × 555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.10x = 1,146,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,426.39/1,377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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