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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.41, 2,065.91 and 554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.41, 2,065.91 and 554.85 is: 832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.41 : 2,065.91 = 554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.41/2,065.91 = 554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.41x = 2,065.91 × 554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.41x = 1,146,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,267.39/1,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.19

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