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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.96, 2,062.68 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.96, 2,062.68 and 554.08 is: 830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.96 : 2,062.68 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.96/2,062.68 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.96x = 2,062.68 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.96x = 1,142,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,889.73/1,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.61

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