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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.54, 2,060.53 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.54, 2,060.53 and 551.36 is: 827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.54 : 2,060.53 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.54/2,060.53 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.54x = 2,060.53 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.54x = 1,136,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,097.59/1,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.13

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