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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.92, 1,988.66 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.92, 1,988.66 and 545.98 is: 818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.92 : 1,988.66 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.92/1,988.66 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.92x = 1,988.66 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.92x = 1,085,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,768.59/1,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.26

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