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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.43, 2,061.42 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.43, 2,061.42 and 553.25 is: 829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.43 : 2,061.42 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.43/2,061.42 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.43x = 2,061.42 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.43x = 1,140,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,472.10/1,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.17

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