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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.29, 2,060.32 and 552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.29, 2,060.32 and 552.14 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.29 : 2,060.32 = 552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.29/2,060.32 = 552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.29x = 2,060.32 × 552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.29x = 1,137,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,581.13/1,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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