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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.78, 2,059.19 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.78, 2,059.19 and 550.64 is: 826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.78 : 2,059.19 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.78/2,059.19 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.78x = 2,059.19 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.78x = 1,133,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,872.38/1,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.57

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