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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.70, 2,059.44 and 551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.70, 2,059.44 and 551.55 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.70 : 2,059.44 = 551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.70/2,059.44 = 551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.70x = 2,059.44 × 551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.70x = 1,135,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,889.79/1,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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