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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.32, 1,994.72 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.32, 1,994.72 and 550.08 is: 824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.32 : 1,994.72 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.32/1,994.72 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.32x = 1,994.72 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.32x = 1,097,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,252.83/1,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.80

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