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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.88, 2,066.28 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.88, 2,066.28 and 556.54 is: 834.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.88 : 2,066.28 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.88/2,066.28 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.88x = 2,066.28 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.88x = 1,149,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,967.47/1,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.59

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