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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.91, 2,059.75 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.91, 2,059.75 and 551.76 is: 827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.91 : 2,059.75 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.91/2,059.75 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.91x = 2,059.75 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.91x = 1,136,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,493.76/1,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.80

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