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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.04, 1,977.48 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.04, 1,977.48 and 550.08 is: 824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.04 : 1,977.48 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.04/1,977.48 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.04x = 1,977.48 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.04x = 1,087,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,772.20/1,319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.67

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