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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.88, 1,994.76 and 549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.88, 1,994.76 and 549.67 is: 824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.88 : 1,994.76 = 549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.88/1,994.76 = 549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.88x = 1,994.76 × 549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.88x = 1,096,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,461.10/1,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.48

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