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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.65, 2,061.46 and 552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.65, 2,061.46 and 552.65 is: 828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.65 : 2,061.46 = 552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.65/2,061.46 = 552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.65x = 2,061.46 × 552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.65x = 1,139,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,254.18/1,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.76

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