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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.55, 2,059.47 and 551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.55, 2,059.47 and 551.43 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.55 : 2,059.47 = 551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.55/2,059.47 = 551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.55x = 2,059.47 × 551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.55x = 1,135,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,653.54/1,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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