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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.90, 2,059.17 and 551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.90, 2,059.17 and 551.65 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.90 : 2,059.17 = 551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.90/2,059.17 = 551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.90x = 2,059.17 × 551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.90x = 1,135,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,941.13/1,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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