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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.55, 2,061.81 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.55, 2,061.81 and 552.39 is: 829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.55 : 2,061.81 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.55/2,061.81 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.55x = 2,061.81 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.55x = 1,138,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,923.23/1,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.18

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