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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.67, 2,062.34 and 553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.67, 2,062.34 and 553.06 is: 829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.67 : 2,062.34 = 553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.67/2,062.34 = 553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.67x = 2,062.34 × 553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.67x = 1,140,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,584.68/1,374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.72

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