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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.26, 2,060.69 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.26, 2,060.69 and 551.90 is: 828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.26 : 2,060.69 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.26/2,060.69 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.26x = 2,060.69 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.26x = 1,137,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,294.81/1,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.17

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