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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.89, 1,982.82 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.89, 1,982.82 and 552.39 is: 828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.89 : 1,982.82 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.89/1,982.82 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.89x = 1,982.82 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.89x = 1,095,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,289.94/1,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.58

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