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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.76, 1,982.64 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.76, 1,982.64 and 551.72 is: 827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.76 : 1,982.64 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.76/1,982.64 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.76x = 1,982.64 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.76x = 1,093,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,862.14/1,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.58

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