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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.38, 2,063.37 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.38, 2,063.37 and 553.66 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.38 : 2,063.37 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.38/2,063.37 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.38x = 2,063.37 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.38x = 1,142,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,399.87/1,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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