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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.55, 2,060.97 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.55, 2,060.97 and 552.43 is: 828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.55 : 2,060.97 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.55/2,060.97 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.55x = 2,060.97 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.55x = 1,138,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,541.66/1,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.90

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