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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.10, 1,993.82 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.10, 1,993.82 and 550.68 is: 825.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.10 : 1,993.82 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.10/1,993.82 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.10x = 1,993.82 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.10x = 1,097,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,956.80/1,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.47

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