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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.80, 2,067.37 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.80, 2,067.37 and 556.11 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.80 : 2,067.37 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.80/2,067.37 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.80x = 2,067.37 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.80x = 1,149,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,685.83/1,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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