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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.47, 2,059.15 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.47, 2,059.15 and 550.52 is: 825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.47 : 2,059.15 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.47/2,059.15 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.47x = 2,059.15 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.47x = 1,133,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,603.26/1,372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.96

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