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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.79, 1,982.69 and 551.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.79, 1,982.69 and 551.75 is: 827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.79 : 1,982.69 = 551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.79/1,982.69 = 551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.79x = 1,982.69 × 551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.79x = 1,093,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,946.45/1,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.63

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