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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.08, 2,061.42 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.08, 2,061.42 and 554.04 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.08 : 2,061.42 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.08/2,061.42 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.08x = 2,061.42 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.08x = 1,142,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,109.14/1,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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