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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.97, 1,994.10 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.97, 1,994.10 and 549.54 is: 824.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.97 : 1,994.10 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.97/1,994.10 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.97x = 1,994.10 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.97x = 1,095,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,837.71/1,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.58

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