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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.58, 2,067.22 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.58, 2,067.22 and 545.34 is: 818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.58 : 2,067.22 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.58/2,067.22 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.58x = 2,067.22 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.58x = 1,127,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,337.75/1,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.35

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