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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.52, 2,063.34 and 553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.52, 2,063.34 and 553.65 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.52 : 2,063.34 = 553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.52/2,063.34 = 553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.52x = 2,063.34 × 553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.52x = 1,142,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,368.19/1,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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