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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.61, 2,066.56 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.61, 2,066.56 and 555.75 is: 833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.61 : 2,066.56 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.61/2,066.56 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.61x = 2,066.56 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.61x = 1,148,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,489.33/1,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.68

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