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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.07, 2,061.84 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.07, 2,061.84 and 552.92 is: 829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.07 : 2,061.84 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.07/2,061.84 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.07x = 2,061.84 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.07x = 1,140,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,019.50/1,375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.07

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