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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.82, 2,061.51 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.82, 2,061.51 and 552.67 is: 829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.82 : 2,061.51 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.82/2,061.51 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.82x = 2,061.51 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.82x = 1,139,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,339.10/1,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.32

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