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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.83, 2,077.81 and 552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.83, 2,077.81 and 552.34 is: 828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.83 : 2,077.81 = 552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.83/2,077.81 = 552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.83x = 2,077.81 × 552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.83x = 1,147,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,657.58/1,385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.14

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