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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.22, 2,060.84 and 551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.22, 2,060.84 and 551.07 is: 827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.22 : 2,060.84 = 551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.22/2,060.84 = 551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.22x = 2,060.84 × 551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.22x = 1,135,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,668.48/1,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.01

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