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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.10, 2,060.82 and 551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.10, 2,060.82 and 551.94 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.10 : 2,060.82 = 551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.10/2,060.82 = 551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.10x = 2,060.82 × 551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.10x = 1,137,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,448.99/1,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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