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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.33, 2,057.34 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.33, 2,057.34 and 550.52 is: 825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.33 : 2,057.34 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.33/2,057.34 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.33x = 2,057.34 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.33x = 1,132,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,608.22/1,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.92

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