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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.21, 2,061.41 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.21, 2,061.41 and 552.48 is: 828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.21 : 2,061.41 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.21/2,061.41 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.21x = 2,061.41 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.21x = 1,138,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,887.80/1,374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.76

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