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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.85, 2,061.77 and 552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.85, 2,061.77 and 552.35 is: 828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.85 : 2,061.77 = 552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.85/2,061.77 = 552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.85x = 2,061.77 × 552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.85x = 1,138,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,805.59/1,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.92

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