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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.24, 2,064.48 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.24, 2,064.48 and 555 is: 831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.24 : 2,064.48 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.24/2,064.48 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.24x = 2,064.48 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.24x = 1,145,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,786.40/1,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.94

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