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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.43, 2,065.63 and 555.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.43, 2,065.63 and 555.43 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.43 : 2,065.63 = 555.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.43/2,065.63 = 555.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.43x = 2,065.63 × 555.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.43x = 1,147,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,312.87/1,377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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