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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321, 1,981.50 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321, 1,981.50 and 551.50 is: 827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321 : 1,981.50 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321/1,981.50 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321x = 1,981.50 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321x = 1,092,797.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,797.25/1,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.25

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