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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.16, 1,985.52 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.16, 1,985.52 and 554 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.16 : 1,985.52 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.16/1,985.52 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.16x = 1,985.52 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.16x = 1,099,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,978.08/1,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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