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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.08, 1,983.06 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.08, 1,983.06 and 552.12 is: 828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.08 : 1,983.06 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.08/1,983.06 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.08x = 1,983.06 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.08x = 1,094,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,887.09/1,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.78

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