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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.69, 2,068.02 and 556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.69, 2,068.02 and 556.95 is: 835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.69 : 2,068.02 = 556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.69/2,068.02 = 556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.69x = 2,068.02 × 556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.69x = 1,151,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,770.61/1,378.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.41

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