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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.48, 2,059.70 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.48, 2,059.70 and 550.98 is: 826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.48 : 2,059.70 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.48/2,059.70 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.48x = 2,059.70 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.48x = 1,134,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,853.51/1,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.86

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