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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.43, 1,993.41 and 549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.43, 1,993.41 and 549.21 is: 823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.43 : 1,993.41 = 549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.43/1,993.41 = 549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.43x = 1,993.41 × 549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.43x = 1,094,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,800.71/1,329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.51

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