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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.25, 1,980.38 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.25, 1,980.38 and 550.75 is: 826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.25 : 1,980.38 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.25/1,980.38 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.25x = 1,980.38 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.25x = 1,090,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,694.29/1,320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.13

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