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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.87, 2,064.48 and 554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.87, 2,064.48 and 554.74 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.87 : 2,064.48 = 554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.87/2,064.48 = 554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.87x = 2,064.48 × 554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.87x = 1,145,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,249.64/1,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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