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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.78, 1,993.77 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.78, 1,993.77 and 549.35 is: 824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.78 : 1,993.77 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.78/1,993.77 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.78x = 1,993.77 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.78x = 1,095,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,277.55/1,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.27

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