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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.28, 2,060.28 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.28, 2,060.28 and 552 is: 828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.28 : 2,060.28 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.28/2,060.28 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.28x = 2,060.28 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.28x = 1,137,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,274.56/1,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.14

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