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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.92, 2,068.50 and 556.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.92, 2,068.50 and 556.79 is: 835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.92 : 2,068.50 = 556.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.92/2,068.50 = 556.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.92x = 2,068.50 × 556.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.92x = 1,151,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,709.77/1,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.84

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