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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.88, 2,063.92 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.88, 2,063.92 and 554.16 is: 831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.88 : 2,063.92 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.88/2,063.92 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.88x = 2,063.92 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.88x = 1,143,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,741.91/1,375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.28

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