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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.20, 2,058.30 and 550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.20, 2,058.30 and 550.05 is: 825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.20 : 2,058.30 = 550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.20/2,058.30 = 550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.20x = 2,058.30 × 550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.20x = 1,132,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,167.92/1,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.08

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