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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.97, 1,995.60 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.97, 1,995.60 and 550.54 is: 826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.97 : 1,995.60 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.97/1,995.60 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.97x = 1,995.60 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.97x = 1,098,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,657.62/1,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.08

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