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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.56, 2,066.95 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.56, 2,066.95 and 557.44 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.56 : 2,066.95 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.56/2,066.95 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.56x = 2,066.95 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.56x = 1,152,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,200.61/1,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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