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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.15, 1,993.39 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.15, 1,993.39 and 548.51 is: 822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.15 : 1,993.39 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.15/1,993.39 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.15x = 1,993.39 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.15x = 1,093,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,397.96/1,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.63

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