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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.92, 2,061.69 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.92, 2,061.69 and 552.52 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.92 : 2,061.69 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.92/2,061.69 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.92x = 2,061.69 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.92x = 1,139,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,124.96/1,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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