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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.45, 2,066.31 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.45, 2,066.31 and 555.53 is: 833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.45 : 2,066.31 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.45/2,066.31 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.45x = 2,066.31 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.45x = 1,147,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,886.86/1,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.34

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