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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.96, 2,066.94 and 556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.96, 2,066.94 and 556.23 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.96 : 2,066.94 = 556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.96/2,066.94 = 556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.96x = 2,066.94 × 556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.96x = 1,149,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,680.92/1,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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