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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.71, 2,064.94 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.71, 2,064.94 and 554.88 is: 831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.71 : 2,064.94 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.71/2,064.94 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.71x = 2,064.94 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.71x = 1,145,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,792.52/1,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.67

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