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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.86, 2,067.93 and 556.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.86, 2,067.93 and 556.67 is: 835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.86 : 2,067.93 = 556.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.86/2,067.93 = 556.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.86x = 2,067.93 × 556.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.86x = 1,151,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,159.76/1,377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.47

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