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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.82, 2,063.98 and 554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.82, 2,063.98 and 554.15 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.82 : 2,063.98 = 554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.82/2,063.98 = 554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.82x = 2,063.98 × 554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.82x = 1,143,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,754.52/1,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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