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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.04, 1,981.55 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.04, 1,981.55 and 551.54 is: 827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.04 : 1,981.55 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.04/1,981.55 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.04x = 1,981.55 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.04x = 1,092,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,910.42/1,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.31

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