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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.76, 1,981.14 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.76, 1,981.14 and 550.72 is: 826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.76 : 1,981.14 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.76/1,981.14 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.76x = 1,981.14 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.76x = 1,091,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,053.42/1,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.08

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