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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.27, 2,068.08 and 556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.27, 2,068.08 and 556.66 is: 835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.27 : 2,068.08 = 556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.27/2,068.08 = 556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.27x = 2,068.08 × 556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.27x = 1,151,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,217.41/1,378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.26

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