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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.96, 2,064.64 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.96, 2,064.64 and 554.80 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.96 : 2,064.64 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.96/2,064.64 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.96x = 2,064.64 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.96x = 1,145,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,462.27/1,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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